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gptkbp:instanceOf
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gptkb:polymer
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gptkbp:abbreviation
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gptkb:PEG
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gptkbp:appearance
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colorless, viscous liquid or white solid
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gptkbp:biodegradable
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biodegradable
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gptkbp:boilingPoint
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depends on molecular weight
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gptkbp:CASNumber
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gptkb:25322-68-3
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gptkbp:category
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gptkb:nonionic_surfactant
gptkb:polyether
excipient
hydrophilic polymer
water-soluble polymer
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gptkbp:chemicalFormula
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H(OCH2CH2)nOH
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gptkbp:discoveredBy
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gptkb:William_S._Carothers
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gptkbp:firstSynthesized
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1940s
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gptkbp:medicalUse
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gptkb:laxative
drug delivery
protein modification (PEGylation)
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gptkbp:meltingPoint
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depends on molecular weight
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gptkbp:molecularWeight
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varies with n
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gptkbp:relatedTo
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gptkb:polyethylene_oxide
gptkb:polypropylene_glycol
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gptkbp:solubility
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miscible
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gptkbp:toxicity
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low
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gptkbp:uses
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pharmaceuticals
cosmetics
food additives
surfactants
industrial manufacturing
lubricants
biomedical applications
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:25322-68-3
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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9
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Poly(ethylene glycol)
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