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Application of diethylene glycol monoethyl ether in solubilization of poorly water-soluble drugs

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Background

Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether (DEGEE) is produced via the O-alkylation of ethanol with two ethylene oxide units, followed by distillation. It has a long history of safe use in food and personal-care products, and is used as an effective strong solubilizer in oral, topical, transdermal, and injectable human and veterinary pharmaceutical products. It has been used as a pharmaceutical solvent for many years under the trade name transcutol. DEGEE, a hydroalcoholic solvent, is gaining interest as a penetration/permeation enhancer, solubilizer, and surfactant for drug delivery systems.

Area covered

The physicochemical properties of DEGEE, the solubility data for drugs in DEGEE or DEGEE-water mixtures, and the applications of DEGEE in the solubilization of poorly water-soluble drugs are summarized in this review.

Expert opinion

DEGEE is a promising excipient as a solubilizer for many pharmaceutical products with enhanced drug absorption via oral, parenteral, and topical administration, as well as cosmetic products.

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Ha, ES., Lee, SK., Choi, D.H. et al. Application of diethylene glycol monoethyl ether in solubilization of poorly water-soluble drugs. J. Pharm. Investig. 50, 231–250 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40005-019-00454-y

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