Cat. No.: X24-03-YW0691
Hydroxyl PEG reagent, PEG15, Purity 97%
Synonym: 1189112-05-7; HO-PEG14-OH; 2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethanol
- MDL: MFCD09910394
- CAS Number: 1189112-05-7
- PubChem CID: 656926
Properties
Description
PEG15 is a linear polymer composed of 15 ethylene glycol units with terminal hydroxyl groups. Its hydrophilic ethylene glycol backbone enhances the water solubility of hydrophobic compounds, while the hydroxyl groups provide reactive sites for further chemical modifications and derivatization.
Molecular Formula
C28H58O15
Functional Group 1
Hydroxyl
Reactive Group 1
Nucleophile
Identity
Confirmed by NMR.
Applications
PEG15 is widely used in bioconjugation, drug delivery, and material synthesis. Its ability to increase solubility makes it ideal for stabilizing hydrophobic molecules in aqueous environments, while the terminal hydroxyl groups enable versatile functionalization for creating hydrophilic linkers and advanced biomaterials.
For Research Use Only. Not For
Clinical Use.