Product Details
Molecular Formula
(C2H4O)n-H2O
Appearance
Colorless and transparent liquid
Grade
Pharmaceutical grade
Description
PEG 200 is a polymer formed by connecting ethylene glycol molecules through ether bonds, and the number of repeating units of ethylene glycol molecules in it is 200.
Stability and Storage Conditions
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Solubility
H2O: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless
Storage
Storage at room temperature
Applications
PEG 200 can be used as a solvent and carrier in pharmaceutical formulations. In oral drugs and ointments, pharmaceutical-grade PEG 200 serves as a lubricant and thickening agent. 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