Product Description: PEG500 (Polyethylene glycol 500) is a versatile polymer that's used as a solvent, dispersant, lubricant, and more in industries like pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, and it can also modify liposomes. PEG500 is commonly used as a solvent or carrier for drugs, helping with capsule endoscopy to improve image quality and cecum completion rates[1][2].
Formula: (C2H4O)nH2O
References: [1]Endo H, et al. Ingesting 500 ml of polyethylene glycol solution during capsule endoscopy improves the image quality and completion rate to the cecum. Dig Dis Sci. 2008 Dec;53(12):3201-5./[2]Yasuyuki Sadzuka, et al. Effects of mixed polyethyleneglycol modification on fixed aqueous layer thickness and antitumor activity of doxorubicin containing liposome. Int J Pharm. 2002 May 15;238(1-2):171-80./[3]Harris JM, et al. Effect of pegylation on pharmaceuticals. Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2003 Mar;2(3):214-21.
CAS Number: 25322-68-3
Molecular Weight: 500.00
Research Area: Others
Solubility: H2O : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Target: Biochemical Assay Reagents
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