Tetraethylene glycol
This product is a linear polyether composed of four ethylene glycol units with terminal hydroxyl groups. Its strong hydrophilicity, flexibility, and compatibility make it an especially valuable building block and solvent in bioconjugation, drug formulation, polymer synthesis, and material science.
Key Features and Benefits:
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Linear Polyether: Contains four ethylene glycol units for extended hydrophilicity.
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Terminal Hydroxyl Groups: Provide modifiable handles for functionalization.
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High Solubility: Miscible with water and many organic solvents.
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Versatile Utility: Functions as a solvent, intermediate, and spacer.
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High Purity: Ensures reproducibility in synthetic and formulation workflows.
Applications:
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Bioconjugation: Serves as a PEG spacer or intermediate.
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Drug Formulation: Improves solubility and stability of active compounds.
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Polymer Synthesis: Contributes to PEGylated polymers and copolymers.
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Material Science: Enhances hydrophilicity and flexibility of advanced materials.
Storage and Handling:
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Storage: Store tightly sealed at room temperature in a dry environment.
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Handling: Hygroscopic; protect from moisture to maintain stability.
This product combines hydroxyl functionality with hydrophilic PEG properties, specifically offering versatility as a solvent, intermediate, and material component.
AxisPharm offers 5000+ PEG Linkers with high purity. Different kinds of PEG Reagents may be available by custom synthesis.
