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.
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.