PEG sulfonic acid is a specialized compound used in various industrial and scientific applications due to its unique chemical properties. As a material in the market, PEG sulfonic acid offers several advantages, including enhanced solubility, surface modification capabilities, and bioactivity.
Overview of PEG Sulfonic Acid
Chemical Structure:
- PEG Chain: Polyethylene glycol chain provides solubility and flexibility.
- Sulfonic Acid Group: The sulfonic acid group (-SO₃H) is highly acidic and hydrophilic, contributing to strong interactions with surfaces and solubility in aqueous solutions.
Applications
- Surface Modification
- Metal Oxides: Used for modifying metal oxide surfaces (e.g., silica, titanium dioxide) to enhance hydrophilicity and improve interactions with other materials.
- Nanoparticles: Functionalizes nanoparticles to improve dispersion and stability in aqueous solutions.
- Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Uses
- Drug Delivery: PEG sulfonic acid can be used in the development of drug delivery systems due to its ability to improve solubility and biocompatibility.
- Bioconjugation: Facilitates site-specific labeling and functionalization of biomolecules for diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
- Material Science
- Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated into polymers to enhance their properties, such as increasing hydrophilicity or providing specific functionalities.
- Coatings and Films: Used in creating coatings or films with specific chemical properties, such as improved adhesion or chemical resistance.
- Biodegradable and Recyclable Catalyst: Used in green organic synthesis.*
Environmental Applications
- Water Treatment: Utilized in water treatment processes for modifying surfaces or creating functionalized materials for removing contaminants.
Environmental Applications
AxisPharm provides functionalized PEG Sulfonic acid reagents, such as Amine (NH2), Thiol (SH), Azide (N3), NHS ester, Maleimide (Mal), Carboxylic Acid (COOH), AlKyne, Silane, Biotin, DBCO, DSPE, etc to empower surface science research.
