Polyethylene oxide, M.W. >5,000,000

Description

CAS: 25322-68-3 | (C2H4O)n | 62.07 g/mol

It is used as a thickening agent and gel binder in the pharmaceutical industry. It is used as a analytical reagents, substrates, flocculants, dispersants, lubricants, emulsifiers, moisturizers, food additives.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 25322-68-3
• Molecular Formula: (C2H4O)n
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 62.07
• MDL Number: MFCD01779601
• InChI Key: LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: ethane-1,2-diol
• SMILES: [H]OCCO

• pH: 5 to 7
• Melting Point: ∼175°C
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Quantity: 100 g
• Formula Weight: >5,000,000
• Odor: Odorless
• Chemical Name or Material: Polyethylene oxide

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	500-038-2
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only