Polyethylene Glycol 6000 (PEG 6000)

Synonyms: PEG, Poly(ethylene glycol)

CAS No : 25322-68-3

Mol. WT : 5000 – 7000

Description:

Polyethylene Glycol 6000 (PEG 6000) is a high-molecular-weight polymer made by polymerizing ethylene oxide.

Common uses:

Pharmaceuticals: As a base in ointments, creams, suppositories; used for tablet coating and as a laxative (in lower MW PEGs).

Biochemistry: Precipitation of proteins, nucleic acids, and in crystallography.

Specifications: 

Color: White to creamy white

Form: Solid crystals or flakes.