Hydroxyl PEG reagent, Pentaethylene glycol, Purity 98%

Synonym: 4792-15-8; Pentaethylene glycol; 3,6,9,12-Tetraoxatetradecane-1,14-diol; HO-PEG5-OH; 2-[2-[2-[2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethanol

MDL: MFCD00002878
CAS Number: 4792-15-8
PubChem CID: 62551

Size

10 g; 25 g

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Datasheet

Datasheet

MSDS

MSDS

Properties

Description

Pentaethylene glycol is a linear polymer composed of five ethylene glycol units with terminal hydroxyl groups on both ends. Its hydrophilic PEG chain enhances water solubility and provides flexibility, making it ideal for applications requiring biocompatibility and solubility in aqueous environments. The hydroxyl groups offer reactive sites for further chemical modifications.

Molecular Weight

238.3

Molecular Formula

C₁₀H₂₂O₆

Functional Group 1

Hydroxyl

Reactive Group 1

Nucleophile

Form

Liquid

Purity

98%

Identity

Confirmed by NMR.

Applications

Pentaethylene glycol is used in drug delivery, surface modification, and bioconjugation. Its terminal hydroxyl groups enable versatile functionalization, while its PEG chain improves solubility and reduces non-specific interactions, making it suitable for use in pharmaceutical formulations, polymer synthesis, and biomedical research.

Storage

Store at -20°C.

For Research Use Only. Not For Clinical Use.