Cat. No.: X24-03-YW0195
Alcohol/Benzyl PEG reagent, Benzyl-PEG2-alcohol, Purity 98%
Synonym: 622-08-2; 2-(Benzyloxy)ethanol; 2-Benzyloxyethanol; 2-Benzyloxy-1-ethanol; Ethylene glycol monobenzyl ether
- CAS Number: 622-08-2
- PubChem CID: 12141
Properties
Description
Benzyl-PEG2-alcohol is a PEG linker featuring an acid-labile benzyl protecting group and a reactive primary alcohol. The primary alcohol functionality enables the compound to undergo various chemical reactions for further derivatization. With its hydrophilic PEG linker, this compound exhibits improved water solubility in aqueous media.
Molecular Formula
C9H12O2
Functional Group 1
Alcohol
Functional Group 2
Benzyl
Identity
Confirmed by NMR.
Applications
Benzyl-PEG2-alcohol finds application in organic synthesis, bioconjugation, and pharmaceutical chemistry as a versatile building block. The reactive primary alcohol group allows for the introduction of diverse functional moieties, facilitating the synthesis of conjugates, prodrugs, and other derivatives.
For Research Use Only. Not For
Clinical Use.