Statements (61)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
polyether compound
|
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:PEG
gptkb:macrogol |
| gptkbp:approvedBy |
gptkb:FDA
|
| gptkbp:boilingPoint |
decomposes before boiling
|
| gptkbp:CASNumber |
gptkb:25322-68-3
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| gptkbp:cause |
allergic reactions
anaphylaxis (rare) |
| gptkbp:chemicalFormula |
H(OCH2CH2)nOH
|
| gptkbp:discoveredBy |
1859
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
polyethylene glycol (PEG)
|
| gptkbp:is_biodegradable |
no (not readily biodegradable)
|
| gptkbp:is_colorless |
yes
|
| gptkbp:is_hygroscopic |
yes
|
| gptkbp:is_non-toxic |
yes (generally regarded as safe)
|
| gptkbp:is_odorless |
yes
|
| gptkbp:is_tasteless |
yes
|
| gptkbp:isSolubleIn |
gptkb:water
many organic solvents |
| gptkbp:medicalUse |
treatment of constipation
bowel preparation |
| gptkbp:meltingPoint |
depends on molecular weight
|
| gptkbp:molecularWeight |
varies (depends on n)
|
| gptkbp:producedBy |
polymerization of ethylene oxide
|
| gptkbp:sideEffect |
nausea
diarrhea abdominal pain bloating |
| gptkbp:used_in |
gptkb:biotechnology
gptkb:medicine gptkb:painting gptkb:plastic gptkb:nun gptkb:PEGylation drug delivery molecular biology tissue engineering cosmetics toothpaste food industry medical imaging pharmaceutical industry polymer chemistry bioconjugation cryopreservation antifreeze cell fusion protein precipitation eye drops industrial lubricants DNA precipitation osmotic agent skin creams vaccine formulation |
| gptkbp:usedFor |
solvent
moisturizer laxative surfactant excipient |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:SARS-CoV-2_mRNA_vaccine
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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