Cat. No.: X24-03-YW0641
Hydroxyl/Methylacrylate PEG reagent, Hydroxy-PEG3-2-methylacrylate, Purity 98%
Synonym: 2351-42-0; PEG-3 acrylate; Hydroxy-PEG3-2-methylacrylate; UNII-XU41E1D3OF
- CAS Number: 2351-42-0
- PubChem CID: 13908061
Properties
Description
Hydroxy-PEG3-2-methylacrylate is a PEG-based reagent featuring a terminal hydroxyl group and a 2-methylacrylate moiety. The hydroxyl group offers a nucleophilic site for further derivatization, while the 2-methylacrylate allows for polymerization and conjugation reactions. The PEG3 chain enhances hydrophilicity and solubility in aqueous and organic media, making it suitable for various chemical and biomedical applications.
Molecular Formula
C10H18O5
Functional Group 1
Hydroxyl
Functional Group 2
Methylacrylate
Reactive Group 1
Nucleophile
Solubility
Water, DMSO, DCM, DMF
Identity
Confirmed by NMR.
Applications
Hydroxy-PEG3-2-methylacrylate is used in drug delivery, surface modification, and hydrogel synthesis. The 2-methylacrylate moiety supports polymerization for creating crosslinked networks, while the hydroxyl group enables functionalization with biomolecules, making it ideal for designing hydrophilic linkers, advanced materials, and biomedical devices.
For Research Use Only. Not For
Clinical Use.