Poly(ethylene glycol)

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:polymer
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:PEG
gptkbp:appearance colorless, viscous liquid or white solid
gptkbp:biodegradable biodegradable
gptkbp:boilingPoint depends on molecular weight
gptkbp:CASNumber gptkb:25322-68-3
gptkbp:category gptkb:nonionic_surfactant
gptkb:polyether
excipient
hydrophilic polymer
water-soluble polymer
gptkbp:chemicalFormula H(OCH2CH2)nOH
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:William_S._Carothers
gptkbp:firstSynthesized 1940s
gptkbp:medicalUse gptkb:laxative
drug delivery
protein modification (PEGylation)
gptkbp:meltingPoint depends on molecular weight
gptkbp:molecularWeight varies with n
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:polyethylene_oxide
gptkb:polypropylene_glycol
gptkbp:solubility miscible
gptkbp:toxicity low
gptkbp:uses pharmaceuticals
cosmetics
food additives
surfactants
industrial manufacturing
lubricants
biomedical applications
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:25322-68-3
gptkbp:bfsLayer 9
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Poly(ethylene glycol)