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H-(OCH2CH2)N-OH [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Biotechnology
Universal entry(ies)
H-(OCH2CH2)n-OH
formula
25322-68-3
CAS number
DEF

Any of a family of condensation polymers of ethylene glycol with a high molecular weight that can be liquid or waxlike in consistency, are soluble in water and in many organic solvents and are used in detergents, in metal and rubber processing as well as additives to foods and animal feed, bases for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, binders, emulsifiers, humectants, laboratory reagents, mold lubricants, ointments, plasticizers, polishes, softeners and solvents.

CONT

Polyethylene glycol (PEG) and polyethylene oxide are polymers of ethylene oxide. Polyethylene glycol refers to the polymer with molecular weight less than 50,000, while polyethylene oxide is used for higher molecular weights. Polyethylene glycol is a polyether.

OBS

alpha-; omega: These words must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letters or italicized.

OBS

alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxypoly(oxyethane-1,2-diyl): form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record.

OBS

poly(ethylene glycol): form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for polymer name.

OBS

Not to be confused with "polyglycol."

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Chemical formula: H-(OCH2CH2)n-OH

OBS

In the chemical formula the subscripted "n" must be italicized.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Biotechnologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
H-(OCH2CH2)n-OH
formula
25322-68-3
CAS number
DEF

Nom générique de hauts-polymères utilisés comme agents hygroscopiques pour les produits pharmaceutiques, comme solvants, dans la fabrication d'agents tensioactifs, de lubrifiants, de plastifiants et de produits cosmétiques.

OBS

alpha-; oméga : Ces mots doivent être remplacés par la lettre grecque correspondante ou s'écrire en italique.

OBS

alpha-hydro-oméga-hydroxypoly(oxyéthane-1,2-diyl) : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche.

OBS

poly(éthylèneglycol) : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) comme nom de polymère.

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Formule chimique : H-(OCH2CH2)n-OH

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Dans la formule chimique, la lettre «n» en indice s'écrit en italique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Biotecnología
Entrada(s) universal(es)
H-(OCH2CH2)n-OH
formula
25322-68-3
CAS number
OBS

macrogol: Término recomendado en el Diccionario crítico de dudas inglés-español de medicina, de Fernando A. Navarro.

OBS

Fórmula química: H-(OCH2CH2)n-OH

OBS

En la fórmula química, la "n" que figura en subíndice debe escribirse en itálica.

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