1,3-bis(carboxyethoxy)-2,2-bis(carboxyethoxy)propane
This product is a symmetric polycarboxylate compound featuring four terminal carboxyl groups attached via ether linkages to a propane backbone. The multiple carboxyl groups provide strong metal-chelating ability and versatile reactivity, making it especially useful as a chelator, crosslinking intermediate, and functional building block in coordination chemistry, biomaterials, and polymer science.
Key Features and Benefits:
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Tetra-Carboxylate Structure: Provides high density of reactive carboxyl groups.
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Ether-Linked Backbone: Improves solubility and flexibility.
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Strong Chelation Ability: High affinity for binding metal ions.
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High Purity: Suitable for reproducible synthesis and research applications.
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Versatile Utility: Useful in organic, inorganic, and biomaterial chemistry.
Applications:
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Coordination Chemistry: Precursor for ligands and metal-chelating complexes.
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Surface Functionalization: Introduces multiple carboxyl handles for material modification.
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Biomaterials: Potential for hydrogel crosslinking and mineral-binding applications.
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Polymer Science: Incorporates as a multifunctional carboxylate spacer or crosslinker.
Storage and Handling:
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Storage: Store at –20 °C in a sealed, dry container.
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Handling: Protect from moisture and use under controlled conditions to preserve carboxyl reactivity.
This product offers a compact, tetra-carboxylated scaffold with strong chelating and crosslinking potential specifically for advanced chemistry and material applications.
AxisPharm offers 5000+ PEG Linkers with high purity. Different kinds of PEG Reagents may be available by custom synthesis.
