PEG methyl ether, average M.W. 350

CAS: 9004-74-4

Ref. 3D-FP161318

Product Information

• Name: PEG methyl ether, average M.W. 350
• Synonyms: 2,5,8,11,14,17,20,23,26,29,32,35,38,41,44,47,50-Heptadecaoxadopentacontan-52-ol, MPG, Methoxy-PEG-OH, Methoxypolyethyleneglycol, Monomethoxypolyoxyethylene, Mpeg, Mpeg-Oh, Peg-Mme, Pegmme, Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)-α-methyl-ω-hydroxy-, Sitol, α-Methyl-ω-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-Methyl-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene)

Description

PEG methyl ether is a polymeric matrix that is used to coat surfaces and has been shown to have an average molecular weight of 350. It is also used as a coating on implantable medical devices, such as catheters, and has been shown to reduce the growth of bacteria. PEG methyl ether can be conjugated with proteins, which allows for the targeting of specific cells. PEG methyl ether has been used in cell culture experiments for the study of growth kinetics and morphology. The surface properties of this material are altered by the presence or absence of nitrogen atoms, which can be determined by mass spectrometry.

PEG Methyl Ether was first synthesized in 1894 by German chemist Emil Fischer and has since become a widely-used polymer due to its ability to form strong hydrogen bonds with water molecules. This property makes it useful for applications that require water solubility or hydrophilicity, such as pharmaceutical products and food additives. In addition, P

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Color/Form: Clear Liquid