PEG 400 (polyethylene glycol 400) CAS 25322-68-3 Colorless Transparent Liquid Poly (ethylene glycol)
PEG 400 (polyethylene glycol 400) is a low-molecular-weight grade of polyethylene glycol. It is a clear, colorless, viscous liquid. Due in part to its low toxicity, PEG 400 is widely used in a variety of pharmaceutical formulations.
Basic Info
| Chemical Name |
poly(ethylene glycol) |
| Synonyms |
polyethylene glycol;Polyethylene glycol 10000;Poly(ethylene oxide),approx. M.W. 900,000;Polyethylene glycol 1000;Poly(ethylene glycol),average M.W. 200;Expand
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| CAS No. |
25322-68-3 |
| Molecular Formula |
C2H6O2 |
| Molecular Weight |
62.06780 |
| PSA |
40.46000 |
| LogP |
-1.02900 |
Properties
| Appearance & Physical State |
Clear colorless viscous liquid. |
| Density |
1.125 |
| Boiling Point |
250ºC |
| Melting Point |
-65ºC |
| Flash Point |
171ºC |
| Refractive Index |
1.458-1.461 |
| Stability |
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Storage Condition |
2-8ºC |
