Poly(ethylene glycol)
SIGMA/87333 - BioUltra, 600
Synonym: Polyethylene glycol; PEG
CAS Number: 25322-68-3
MDL Number: MFCD00081839
Linear Formula: H(OCH2CH2)nOH
Product Type: Chemical
| λ | 50 mg/mL in H2O |
| anion traces | chloride (Cl-): ≤50 mg/kg |
| sulfate (SO42-): ≤50 mg/kg | |
| cation traces | Al: ≤5 mg/kg |
| As: ≤0.1 mg/kg | |
| Ba: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| Bi: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| Ca: ≤10 mg/kg | |
| Cd: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| Co: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| Cr: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| Cu: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| Fe: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| K: ≤500 mg/kg | |
| Li: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| Mg: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| Mn: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| Mo: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| Na: ≤200 mg/kg | |
| Ni: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| Pb: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| Sr: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| Zn: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| density | 1.13 g/mL at 20 °C |
| form | liquid (or viscous liquid or paste) |
| greener alternative category | Aligned ![]() |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| impurities | insoluble matter:, passes filter test |
| ≤0.002% peroxides (as H2O2) | |
| InChI | 1S/C2H6O2/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H, |
| InChI key | LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mol wt | Mr 570-630 |
| mp | 17-22 °C (lit.) |
| pH | 5.5-7.0 (25 °C, 50 mg/mL in H2O) |
| product line | BioUltra |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
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| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | C(CO)O |
| solubility | H2O: 50 mg/mL at 25 °C, clear, colorless |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| UV absorption | λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.06 |
| λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.03 |
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| General description: | We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is an eco-friendly, biodegradable polymer widely used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Its non-toxic nature and versatility make it a sustainable choice, derived from renewable resources, contributing to greener product formulations. Click here ![]() |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 281.5 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 138.6 °C - closed cup |
| mp | 17-22 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.13 g/mL at 20 °C |
| Refractive Index | n |
| UNSPSC | 12352104 |

