Cat. No.: X24-03-YW0639
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
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 Formula
C10H22O6
Functional Group 1
Hydroxyl
Reactive Group 1
Nucleophile
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.
For Research Use Only. Not For
Clinical Use.