Cat. No.: X24-03-YW0692
Hydroxyl PEG reagent, PEG17, Purity 97%
Synonym: 6812-36-8; HO-PEG16-OH; 3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24,27,30,33,36,39,42,45-Pentadecaoxaheptatetracontane-1,47-diol
- MDL: MFCD09910395
- CAS Number: 4669-05-0
- PubChem CID: 81262
Properties
Description
PEG17 is a linear polymer consisting of 17 ethylene glycol units with terminal hydroxyl groups. Its hydrophilic ethylene glycol backbone enhances the water solubility of hydrophobic compounds, enabling their compatibility in aqueous environments. The terminal hydroxyl groups provide versatile sites for chemical modifications and derivatization.
Molecular Formula
C32H66O17
Functional Group 1
Hydroxyl
Reactive Group 1
Nucleophile
Identity
Confirmed by NMR.
Applications
PEG17 is widely utilized in drug delivery, bioconjugation, and material synthesis. Its ability to solubilize hydrophobic molecules in aqueous media makes it ideal for stabilizing biomolecules, while the reactive hydroxyl groups enable functionalization for designing hydrophilic linkers and advanced biomedical materials.
For Research Use Only. Not For
Clinical Use.