Polyethylene-polypropylene glycol

Food Additives 2025-03-02

Basic Information

Attribute Details
CAS Number 9003-11-6
Molecular Formula C13H20O8
Molecular Weight Approximately 304.293 g/mol
Common Names Pluronic F-127. Poloxamer 407. Poly(ethylene glycol)-block-poly(propylene glycol)-block-poly(ethylene glycol)

Physical Properties

Property Value
Appearance White crystalline powder or colorless to yellow transparent oily liquid
Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm³
Melting Point Approximately 56-60°C
Boiling Point 370.7±37.0°C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point 160.5±26.5°C
Solubility Soluble in cold water, ethanol, acetone, carbon tetrachloride, benzene, and ether

Chemical Characteristics

Non-ionic surfactant with 100% activity.

Biocompatible and relatively non-toxic to cells.

Exhibits reverse thermal gelation: liquid at low temperatures and gels at body temperature.

Applications

Widely used in molecular biology and pharmacology research.

Acts as an ideal drug delivery material due to its low toxicity, minimal irritation, and good biocompatibility.

Used in genetic therapy and inhibiting postoperative intestinal adhesions.

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