Poly(ethylene glycol-ran-propylene glycol) monobutyl ether (CAS 9038-95-3)
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Poly(ethylene glycol-ran-propylene glycol) monobutyl ether, abbreviated as PEG-PPG, is a block copolymer that showcases a unique combination of the properties inherent to both polyethylene glycol (PEG) and propylene glycol (PPG). This amphiphilic compound plays a pivotal role in research, especially in the fields of polymer science and materials engineering, due to its ability to modulate hydrophilic and hydrophobic balance, thereby affecting solubility, stability, and the bioavailability of various compounds. Its structure, characterized by the alternating arrangement of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide units capped with a butyl ether group, confers it with a versatility that is highly valued in the formulation of nanoparticles, hydrogels, and drug delivery systems. By fine-tuning the molecular weight and the ethylene oxide to propylene oxide ratio, researchers can manipulate its phase behavior, micellization, and encapsulation efficiency, making it an indispensable tool in the development of novel materials and in the study of dynamic biological processes at the molecular level.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Poly(ethylene glycol-ran-propylene glycol) monobutyl ether, 1 L | sc-212569 | 1 L | $208.00 |