Poly(ethylene glycol) monomethyl ether
Product Information
Molecular Formula
(C2H4O)nCH4O
Description
Poly(ethylene glycol) monomethyl ether is a highly versatile compound extensively employed in the biomedical realm. Functioning as a potent solubilizing agent, it facilitates the efficacious administration of hydrophobic pharmaceuticals to specific anatomical locales. Furthermore, this compound finds utility in the development of pulsatile drug delivery platforms, thereby allowing for controlled-release modalities. Its inherent biocompatibility and negligible toxicity profile render it a promising contender in the therapeutic arsenal to combat an array of ailments such as malignant neoplasms, cardiac affections, and inflammatory afflictions.
Synonyms
mPEG
Flash Point
182 °C
Density
1.09 g/cm3
Safety Information
Handling
Eyeshields, Gloves
| Molecular Weight | Viscosity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| average Mn 550 | 7.5 cSt(210 °F)(lit.) | Colorless to Almost colorless clear liquid. Tm is 20 °C. |
| average Mn 20,000 | Tm is 64-69 °C | |
| average Mn 2,000 | 54.6 cSt(210 °F)(lit.) | White to Almost white powder to crystaline. Tm is 52 °C. |
| average Mn 5,000 | 7.5 cSt(210 °F)(lit.) | Tm is 60-64 °C. |
| average Mn 750 | 10.5 cSt(210 °F)(lit.) | White to Almost white powder to lump. Tm is 30 °C. |
| average Mn 10,000 | 54.6 cSt(210 °F)(lit.) | Tm is 60-65 °C. |
