Polyethylene Glycol 600 - PEG600
PEG 600 (polyethylene glycol 600) is a colorless and tasteless liquid at room temperature. It is readily soluble in water, ethanol, acetone, glycols and chloroform and insoluble in ether, paraffin, oils and fats.Product Details |
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Formula: |
(C2H4O)n |
CAS Number: |
25322-68-3 |
Also Known As: |
Poly(ethylene glycol) 600; PEG 600; Carbowax® |
Structure: |
applications:
PEG 600 is used in many pharmaceutical applications as a solvent, emulsifier, and excipient in drug formulations. PEG 600 is also used in cosmetics as a humectant, solvent, and emulsifier in skincare products and in food industry as a thickener, emulsifier, and solvent in food products. In industrial applications is used as a lubricant, surfactant, and intermediate in chemical synthesisTypical Specifications
Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.
Appearance |
Colorless liquid |
Boiling Point, °C |
>250 |
Density, g/cm3 |
1.126 |
Melting point, °C |
15-25 |
Molecular weight, g/mol |
570-630 |
Odor |
Faint, characteristic odor |
Purity, % |
>99 |
Refractive index, n20/D |
1.469 |
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