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Poly(ethylene oxide)

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average MV 1,000,000 (nominal), powder, hydroxyl, BHT as inhibitor

Synonym(s):

Polyethylene oxide, PEO

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Linear Formula:
(-CH2CH2O-)n
CAS Number:
25322-68-3
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
PubChem Substance ID:
24863166
NACRES:
NA.23
MDL number:
MFCD00081839
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Product Name

Poly(ethylene oxide), average Mv ~1,000,000 (nominal), powder

form

powder

Quality Segment

200

mol wt

average Mv ~1,000,000 (nominal)

contains

200-500 ppm BHT as inhibitor

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viscosity

400-800 cP, 2 % in H2O(25 °C, Brookfield)(lit.)

functional group

hydroxyl

greener alternative category

Aligned

SMILES string

[H]OCCO

InChI

1S/C2H6O2/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H,1-2H2

InChI key

LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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 for more information.
Poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) is a crystalline, thermoplastic, water-soluble polymer that is commercially available.

Application

PEO (Mv ~ 1,000,000, powder) can be used in the fabrication of hollow TiO2 fibers, which can be used for a variety of applications such as drug delivery, catalysts, sensors, and electric devices. It can also be used as an electrolyte for the formation of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs).

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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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