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Poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether thiol

average MN 6,000, chemical modification reagent thiol reactive, methoxy, thiol

Synonym(s):

Polyethylene glycol, Methoxy PEG thiol, Methoxypolyethylene glycol thiol, PEG thiol, mPEG thiol

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Linear Formula:
CH3O(CH2CH2O)nCH2CH2SH
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23

product name

Poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether thiol, average Mn 6,000

form

solid

mol wt

average Mn 6,000

reaction suitability

reagent type: chemical modification reagent
reactivity: thiol reactive

mp

56-61 °C

Mw/Mn

≤1.2

Ω-end

thiol

α-end

methoxy

polymer architecture

shape: linear
functionality: monofunctional

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−20°C

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General description

Poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether thiol (mPEGthiol) is a thiol-terminated biocompatible polymer widely used in the surfacefunctionalization of gold nanoparticles. Thiol moieties bind with high affinityto gold surfaces by forming a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) through thecovalent thiolate–metal bond. mPEG thiol-coated Au nanoparticles findapplication in the fields of biosensors and drug delivery systems.

Application

Poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether thiol-coated Au nanoparticles can be used for the determination of melamine T. by an optical method. It can also be used to fabricate switchable super-wetting membranes foroil/water separation.

Pictograms

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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