Product Details
Molecular Formula
(C2H4O)n-H2O
Molecular Weight
1800-2200
Grade
Pharmaceutical grade
Description
PEG 2000 is a polymer formed by connecting ethylene glycol molecules through ether bonds, with the repeating unit of ethylene glycol occurring 2000.
Stability and Storage Conditions
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Storage
Storage at room temperature
Applications
Pharmaceutical-grade PEG 2000 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