Cat. No.: X24-12-LY0360
Carboxylic acid/PCL PEG reagent, PCL(3k)-PEG(1k)-COOH, Purity≥95%
Synonym: Carboxylic acid/PCL PEG reagent; PCL(3k)-PEG(1k)-COOH; HOOC-PEG(1k)-PCL(3k)
Size
100 mg; 250 mg; 500 mg; 1 g
Properties
Description
PCL(3k)-PEG(1k)-COOH is a linear biodegradable amphiphilic polymer consists of a polycaprolactone (PCL) block and a hydrophilic shell (PEG) block. The carboxylic acid reacts with primary amines in the presence of an activator (e.g., HATU/EDC) to form an amide bond.
Molecular Weight
PCL(3 kDa), PEG(1 kDa)
Functional Group 1
Carboxylic acid
Identity
Confirmed by NMR.
Applications
PCL(3k)-PEG(1k)-COOH can be used to prepare nanoparticles or functional coatings to improve the solubility of materials, reduce immunogenicity, and enhance their stability in specific environments.
For Research Use Only. Not For
Clinical Use.