Cat. No.: X24-03-YW0739
Acid/C18 chain PEG reagent, C18-PEG5-Acid, Purity 98%
Synonym: 1807534-83-3; DTXSID601256806; BP-22406; 4,7,10,13,16-Pentaoxatetratriacontanoic acid
- CAS Number: 1807534-83-3
- PubChem CID: 86291507
Properties
Description
C18-PEG5-Acid is a bifunctional PEG linker featuring a hydrophobic 18-carbon alkyl chain (C18) and a terminal carboxylic acid group. The hydrophilic PEG5 spacer enhances solubility in aqueous environments, while the carboxylic acid allows for versatile chemical modifications and conjugation with amine-containing molecules.
Molecular Formula
C29H58O7
Identity
Confirmed by NMR.
Applications
C18-PEG5-Acid is used in research for synthesizing lipid-conjugated systems, studying membrane interactions, and developing amphiphilic molecules. The carboxylic acid group facilitates covalent coupling with proteins, peptides, or other amine-containing compounds, making it suitable for designing lipid-based drug delivery systems and functional biomaterials.
For Research Use Only. Not For
Clinical Use.