729140

Poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether thiol

average M_n 2,000, chemical modification reagent thiol reactive, methoxy, thiol

• Synonym(s): Polyethylene glycol, Methoxy PEG thiol, Methoxypolyethylene glycol thiol, PEG thiol, mPEG thiol
• Linear Formula: CH₃O(CH₂CH₂O)_nCH₂CH₂SH
• UNSPSC Code: 12162002
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• product name: Poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether thiol, average M_n 2,000
• form: solid
• mol wt: average M_n 2,000
• reaction suitability: reagent type: chemical modification reagent; reactivity: thiol reactive
• mp: 50-55 °C
• Ω-end: thiol
• α-end: methoxy
• polymer architecture: shape: linear; functionality: monofunctional
• storage temp.: −20°C

Description

Application

• Surface modification of polyaniline nanorods with thiol-terminated poly (ethylene oxide): This study explores the use of varying molecular weights of poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether thiol for modifying the surface of polyaniline nanorods, aiming to enhance their dispersibility and functionality (DiTullio et al., 2018).
• Colorimetric determination of p-phenylenediamine using silver nanoparticles modified with poly (ethylene glycol) methyl ether thiol: The research demonstrates the use of poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether thiol in modifying silver nanoparticles for the colorimetric determination of p-phenylenediamine, showcasing its application in analytical chemistry (Lee et al., 2017).
• Facile synthesis and self-assembly of amphiphilic polydimethylsiloxane with poly (ethylene glycol) moieties via thiol-ene click reaction: This article discusses the synthesis and self-assembly of amphiphilic copolymers using thiol-ene click chemistry, emphasizing the versatility of poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether thiol in creating functional materials (Xia et al., 2015).
• Determination of polyethylene glycol end group functionalities by combination of selective reactions and characterization by matrix assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS): This study highlights a method for characterizing end group functionalities of poly(ethylene glycol) derivatives using MALDI-TOF MS, where poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether thiol plays a critical role in the analysis process (Zhang et al., 2014).

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315,H319,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• 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