Cat. No.: X24-03-YW0619
Hydroxyl PEG reagent, Tetraethylene glycol, Purity 96%
Synonym: 112-60-7; TETRAETHYLENE GLYCOL; Tetraglycol; 2,2'-((Oxybis(ethane-2,1-diyl))bis(oxy))diethanol; HI-Dry
- CAS Number: 112-60-7
- PubChem CID: 8200
Properties
Description
Tetraethylene glycol is a hydrophilic polymer composed of four ethylene glycol units, featuring two reactive terminal hydroxyl groups. Its flexible, water-soluble backbone enhances solubility and biocompatibility, making it an ideal spacer or linker in various chemical applications.
Molecular Formula
C8H18O5
Functional Group 1
Hydroxyl
Reactive Group 1
Nucleophile
Identity
Confirmed by NMR.
Applications
Tetraethylene glycol is widely used in organic synthesis, surface modification, and as a solubilizing agent. The terminal hydroxyl groups enable further derivatization, allowing it to be incorporated into drug delivery systems, crosslinking reactions, and bioconjugation processes.
For Research Use Only. Not For
Clinical Use.