Cat. No.: X24-03-YW0683
Bromide/Hydroxyl PEG reagent, Bromo-PEG2-alcohol, Purity 98%
Synonym: 57641-66-4; Bromo-PEG2-alcohol; Ethanol, 2-(2-bromoethoxy)-; Br-PEG2-OH
- MDL: MFCD20621572
- CAS Number: 57641-66-4
- PubChem CID: 11819432
Properties
Description
Bromo-PEG2-alcohol is a PEG linker with a bromide group and a terminal hydroxyl group. The bromide serves as an excellent leaving group for nucleophilic substitution reactions, while the hydroxyl group provides versatility for further derivatization. The PEG2 spacer enhances hydrophilicity and solubility in aqueous environments.
Molecular Formula
C4H9BrO2
Functional Group 1
Bromide
Functional Group 2
Hydroxyl
Reactive Group 1
Nucleophile
Identity
Confirmed by NMR.
Applications
Bromo-PEG2-alcohol is widely used in organic synthesis, drug delivery, and bioconjugation. Its bromide group facilitates nucleophilic substitutions, and the hydroxyl group allows for functional modifications, making it ideal for creating hydrophilic linkers and advanced functional materials in biomedical and pharmaceutical research.
For Research Use Only. Not For
Clinical Use.