What is polyoxyalkylene?

Answer 1

Polyoxyalkylenes are a group of polymers or oligomers with a repeating unit of -(CxHyO)- structure. The simplest version of these compounds is PEO (polyethyleneoxide) which has a repeating unit structure of (-(CH2CH2O)-. The main chain of these materials could be either linear or branched.

Answer 2

Polyoxyalkylene is a class of synthetic polymers is composed of repeating units of ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide. These polymers are commonly used in the production of lubricants, detergents, and surfactants due to their ability to achieve specific physical and chemical properties tailored for various applications.