Product Details
Molecular Formula
(C2H4O)n-H2O
Appearance
Colorless and transparent liquid
Grade
Pharmaceutical grade
Description
PEG 600 is a polymer formed by the ether bond connection of ethylene glycol molecules. The number of repeating units of ethylene glycol in this polymer is 600.
Stability and Storage Conditions
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Storage
Storage at room temperature
Applications
PEG 600 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