hexa(ethylene glycol), CAS No. 2615-15-8

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2615-15-8

Catalog No. EBD2204022

CAS 2615-15-8

Name hexa(ethylene glycol)

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Basic Information

Synonyms: Hexaethylene glycol ethanol,2,2'-(oxybis(ethyleneoxyethyleneoxy))di- ethanol,2,2'-(oxybis(oxy-2,1-ethanediyloxy-2,1-ethanediyloxy))bis- hexagol hexaoxyethyleneglycol hexaethyleneglycol 3,6,9,12,15-pentaoxaheptadecane-1,17-diol 2,2'-[oxybis(ethyleneoxyethyleneoxy)]bisethanol 2-[2-(2-{2-[2-(2-hydroxy-ethoxy)-ethoxy]-ethoxy}-ethoxy)-ethoxy]-ethanol hexa(ethyleneglycol) ethane-1,2-diol-ethene(1:6) HO-PEG6-OH PEG-6

Molecular Formula: C12H26O7

Molecular Weight: 282.33

MDL Number: MFCD00002877

Categories: Materials Chemistry > Polymers and Macromolecular Materials > Polyester and Bio-based Polymer Precursors

Product Description:

Hexa(ethylene glycol) is a linear polyethylene glycol (PEG) oligomer with six ethylene glycol units. It is a colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid, highly soluble in water and common organic solvents. Structurally, it features two terminal hydroxyl groups, making it a versatile hydrophilic building block. Its primary application is as a pharmaceutical excipient, specifically as a solvent, co-solvent, or plasticizer in drug formulations. It enhances the solubility of poorly water-soluble drugs and is used in topical, oral, and injectable preparations. Additionally, it serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of PEGylated compounds, hydrogels, and biocompatible polymers. As a synthetic building block, hexa(ethylene glycol) is widely employed in organic chemistry for the preparation of crown ethers, surfactants, and crosslinkers. Its defined chain length and low polydispersity make it valuable in materials science for constructing well-defined polymer architectures and functional coatings.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 5-7 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 217 °C/4 mmHg(lit.)

Flash Point: >113 °C

Density: 1.127 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Refractivity: n20/D 1.465(lit.)