Product Details
Molecular Formula
(C2H4O)n-H2O
Molecular Weight
900-1100
Appearance
Colorless and viscous liquid
Grade
Pharmaceutical grade
Description
PEG 1000 is a polymer formed by the ether bond connection of ethylene glycol molecules, and the number of repeating units of ethylene glycol molecules in it is 2000.
Stability and Storage Conditions
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Storage
Storage at room temperature
Applications
Pharmaceutical-grade PEG 1000 can be used as a solvent and carrier in pharmaceutical formulations. It is used as a lubricant and thickening agent in oral drugs and ointments. It can also be used in the preparation of drug microparticles and nanoparticles.
InChI
1S/C2H6O2/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H,1-2H2
InChI Key
LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N