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Poly(ethylene glycol) bis(2-ethylhexanoate)

average Mn ~650

Synonym(s):

PEG bis(2-ethylhexanoate)

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3CH(C2H5)CO(OCH2CH2)nO2CCH(C2H5)(CH2)3CH3
CAS Number:
9004-93-7
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
24868255
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
MDL number:
MFCD00241430
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mol wt

average Mn ~650

Quality Segment

refractive index

n20/D 1.453 (lit.)

viscosity

50 cP(25 °C)(lit.)

mp

−48 °C (lit.)

solubility

H2O: insoluble, hexane, toluene, ethanol, and acetone: soluble

density

1.02 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

OCCO.CCCCC(CC)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C18H34O4/c1-5-9-11-15(7-3)17(19)21-13-14-22-18(20)16(8-4)12-10-6-2/h15-16H,5-14H2,1-4H3

InChI key

XCQFTFZCTGZCNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Poly(ethylene glycol) bis(2-ethylhexanoate) (PEG-EH) is an ethylene acrylic elastomer that can be used as a low volatile plasticizer.

Application

PEG-EH can form a blend with polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) which can be used in the preparation of electrolytes for lithium batteries. It is also used as an additive for the development of ionization methods for mass spectroscopy.

Features and Benefits

Low volatility and good heat resistance. Compatible with a variety of polymers including polyesters and polyamides.

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Gloves

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