The solubility of 17 beta-oestradiol (E2) in aqueous solutions of polyethylene glycol (PEG) 400 has been measured at 35 degrees C. Up to 80% w/w PEG the solubility data conform to a log linear equation ln S = ln Sw + f sigma where S is the E2 concentration in the water/cosolvent mixture, Sw is E2 solubility in water, f is the weight fraction of PEG 400 and sigma is a parameter representing the solubilizing power of the cosolvent for the drug. Above 80% PEG the relationship becomes less convincing, with significant deviation from anticipated values. Reasons for these aberrations are discussed. It is suggested that conformational changes may be induced in the PEG by the addition of small quantities of water. Deviations noted for the melting point, viscosity and density data of PEG 400-water solutions may also confirm this suggestion.
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