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Y-PEG40K

average MN 40,000, MAL, thiol reactive

Synonym(s):

Y-PEG-MAL

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Linear Formula:
(CH3O(CH2CH2O)nCH2CH2)(CH3O(CH2CH2O)nCH2CO)NCH2CONHCH2CH2NHCOCH2CH2C4H4O2N
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23

product name

Y-PEG40K-MAL, average Mn 40,000

form

solid

mol wt

average Mn 40,000

reaction suitability

reactivity: thiol reactive

polymer architecture

shape: Y-shape
functionality: monofunctional

storage temp.

−20°C

General description

Y-shape Maleimide PEG. Thiol reactive PEG ; reacts at pH 5.0-6.5. JenKem Technology′s patented products, Y-shape PEG derivatives, also known as branched PEG derivatives, contain two linear methoxy PEG chains attached to a central active core. JenKem proprietary Y-shape PEGs are more selective, due to their sterically bulky structure.

Application

Applications may include: bioconjugation, drug delivery, PEG hydrogel, crosslinker, and surface functionalization

Legal Information

Product of JenKem Technology

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Resch, G., P. Moreillon, and V.A. Fischetti
AMB Express, 1(29), 1-5 (2011)

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