The three names are chemically synonymous, but historically peg is preferred in the biomedical field, whereas peo is more prevalent in the field of polymer chemistry. Polyethylene glycol (peg) is a biocompatible, synthetic, hydrophilic polyether compound that has many applications, mostly in the medical industry, but also in the chemical and industrial sectors. The meaning of peg is a small usually cylindrical pointed or tapered piece (as of wood) used to pin down or fasten things or to fit into or close holes
PEG-Sonde: Vor- und Nachteile im Überblick - Leben mit PEG
Polyethylene glycol (peg), synthetic chemical compound derived from petroleum that is widely used as a laxative for the treatment of constipation and that has various other uses, including as a moisture carrier, solvent, and thickener.
Polyethylene glycol, referred to as peg, is used as an inactive ingredient in the pharmaceutical industry as a solvent, plasticizer, surfactant, ointments, and suppository base, and tablet and capsule lubricant.
This page provides a brief introduction to the use and types of peg reagents available to protein biology researchers.
