Polyethylene Glycol (600 MW)

Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is a condensation polymer of ethylene oxide and water

Application Notes

Polyethylene Glycol has been used in the precipitation of proteins, as a fusing agent in enhancing the effect of macrophages on hybridoma, in the separation and purification of biomolecules and in induction of cell hybridization.

Usage Statement

Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.

Key Applications

Precipitation of proteins | Separation and purification of biomolecules

SKU	02151913-CF
Alternate Names	Carbowax; PEG; Poly(Ethylene Oxide); Alkapol PEG-600; Macrogol; α-Hydro-ο-hydroxypoly (oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)
Application Notes	Polyethylene Glycol has been used in the precipitation of proteins, as a fusing agent in enhancing the effect of macrophages on hybridoma, in the separation and purification of biomolecules and in induction of cell hybridization.
Auto Ignition	581 °F(Lit.)
Base Catalog Number	151913
CAS #	25322-68-3
Density	1.128 g/mL at 25 °C (Lit.)
Flash Point	199 to 238 °C (open cup) (Lit.)
Melting Point	20-25 °C(Lit.)
Molecular Formula	H(OC₂H₄)_nOH
Molecular Weight	ave 600
Personal Protective Equipment	Eyeshields, Gloves
RTECS Number	TQ4027000
Solubility	Soluble in water (100 mg/mL), PEGs are also soluble in many polar solvents such as acetone, alcohols, and chlorinated solvents. They are insoluble in nonpolar solvents such as hydrocarbons.
Usage Statement	Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Vapor Density	>1 (vs air)(Lit.)
Vapor Pressure	<0.01 mmHg at 20 °C(Lit.)