OXIPURITY® 4015 U
OXIPURITY® 4015 U C is a high-purity polyethylene glycol with an average molecular weight of approximately 1500 g/mol. It is a clear, water-soluble, non-toxic, and non-irritating polymer used extensively as a pharmaceutical excipient, cosmetic ingredient and chemical intermediate.
- Synonyms
- PEG-1500, Polyethylene Glycol 1500, Macrogol 1500, Polyglycol 1500, Oxyethylene polymer 1500
- Chemical Formula
- HO–(CH2CH2O)n–H, where n ≈ 34
- CAS Number
- 25322-68-3
- INCI name(s)
- Polyethylene Glycol 1500
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 1500 g/mol
- Melting Point
- 44°C to 48°C
- Density
- 1.13 to 1.14 g/cm³
- Forms
- White, Solid (waxy), Off-white
Uses and applications
Key applications
- Solubilizer
- Solvents
- Pharmaceuticals