polyethylene

Small moleculeexperimental

Polyethylene or polythene (abbreviated PE; IUPAC name polyethene or poly(methylene)) is the most commonly produced plastic. It is a polymer, primarily used for packaging (plastic bags, plastic films, geomembranes and containers including bottles, cups, jars, etc.). As of 2017, over 100 million tonnes of polyethylene resins are being produced annually, accounting for 34% of the total plastics market. — Wikipedia

Clinical trial activity

3 trials · 6 clinical orgs · 0 marketing orgs

Phase 1
0
Phase 2
1
Phase 3
1
Phase 4
0

Earliest trial started Feb 28, 2005 (NCT00123097)

Timeline

2000s

  1. Jan 1, 2005

    Earliest Phase 3 Sponsor(trial)

Indications

Mechanism of action

Chemistry & pharmacology

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SMILES

C=C
Mol. weight
28.05 g/mol
Lipinski Ro5
Pass
Rule of 3
Yes
Chirality
Achiral Molecule
Inorganic
No
Polymer
No

Oral

No

Parenteral

No

Topical

No

Sources

Also known as

  • ethene
  • ethylene
  • ethylene
  • ethylene
  • polyethylene
  • polyethylene

Clinical trials

NCT IDPhaseStart dateSponsor(s)
NCT05380973N/AAug 10, 2022Cairo University
NCT01143259N/AMay 1, 2010Allegiance Health, Cubist
NCT00123097Phase 3Feb 28, 2005National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), University of Louisville, University of Toronto
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Organizations

Research & Development (6)

OrganizationOrg typeTrialsAs lead sponsorPhasesEarliest year
Allegiance HealthAcademic/Hospital1112010
Cairo UniversityAcademic/Hospital1112022
CubistFor profit1012010
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)Government1012005
University of LouisvilleAcademic/Hospital1112005
University of TorontoAcademic/Hospital1012005
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