Polyethylene Glycol, MP Biomedicals™

Description

Also known as PEG. Polyethylene Glycol, MP Biomedicals is a condensation polymer of ethylene oxide and water. It is used in precipitation of proteins, separating and purifying biomolecules, induction of cell hybridization, and as a fusing agent in enhanci

PEGs are susceptible to oxidative degradation in the presence of air. Minimizing the exposure of PEG to elevated temperatures and/or exposure to oxygen, or addition of an antioxidant can limit the amount of degradation. PEGs do not hydrolyze or deteriorate upon storage. PEGs do not support the growth of molds.

Specifications

• CAS: 25322-68-3
• Physical Form: White Prills
• Molecular Formula: (C2H4O)n
• MDL Number: MFCD01779601
• Synonym: Carbowax, PEG, Poly(Ethylene Oxide), Alkapol PEG-8000, Macrogol, α-Hydro-o-hydroxypoly (oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (approximately 630mg/mL, 20°C). PEGs are also soluble in many polar solvents such as acetone, alcohols and chlorinated solvents. They are insoluble in nonpolar solvents such as hydrocarbons.
• Quantity: 500 g
• InChI Key: LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: [H]OCCO
• IUPAC Name: ethane-1,2-diol
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 62.07
• Formula Weight: 8000g/mol
• Grade: Molecular Biology