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Poly(ethylene glycol) dithiol

average Mn 1, 500, thiol

Synonym(s):

Polyethylene glycol, PEG dithiol

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Linear Formula:
HSCH2CH2(OCH2CH2)nSH
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23

product name

Poly(ethylene glycol) dithiol, average Mn 1,500

form

solid

Quality Level

100

mol wt

Mn 1200-1800
average Mn 1,500

reaction suitability

reagent type: cross-linking reagent
reactivity: thiol reactive

mp

47-50 °C

Ω-end

thiol

α-end

thiol

polymer architecture

shape: linear
functionality: homobifunctional

storage temp.

−20°C

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  • Photocurable Bioink for the Inkjet 3D Pharming of Hydrophilic Drugs.: This research discusses the development of a photocurable bioink using poly(ethylene glycol) dithiol for the inkjet 3D printing of hydrophilic drugs. The study highlights the biocompatibility and potential applications in drug delivery systems (Acosta-Vélez et al., 2017).
  • Enhanced mechanical properties of photo-clickable thiol-ene PEG hydrogels through repeated photopolymerization of in-swollen macromer.: This study examines the use of poly(ethylene glycol) dithiol in creating thiol-ene hydrogels with enhanced mechanical properties. The repeated photopolymerization technique improves the hydrogel′s stability and applicability in medical devices and tissue engineering (Fiedler et al., 2016).
  • Degradative properties and cytocompatibility of a mixed-mode hydrogel containing oligo[poly(ethylene glycol)fumarate] and poly(ethylene glycol)dithiol.: The paper explores the degradative behavior and cytocompatibility of hydrogels composed of oligo[poly(ethylene glycol)fumarate] and poly(ethylene glycol)dithiol. The findings indicate favorable biocompatibility and potential for biomedical applications such as drug delivery and tissue engineering (Brink et al., 2009).

wgk_germany

nwg

flash_point_f

>230.0 °F

flash_point_c

> 110 °C

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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