Compound Q&A
How is Poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether methacrylate (CAS: 26915-72-0) typically synthesized?
Answer
Poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether methacrylate (PEG-MA, CAS: 26915-72-0) is synthesized by the methacrylation of polyethylene glycol (PEG) using a catalyst such as N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (DCC) in the presence of 4-dimethylaminopyridine (DMAP). The reaction selectively introduces methacrylate groups at the end of the PEG chain, yielding high yields and good molecular weight distribution.
About
CAS No
26915-72-0
English Name
Poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether methacrylate
Molecular Formula
C7H12O3
Molecular Weight
144.17 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=C)C(=O)OCCOC
InChIKey
YXYJVFYWCLAXHO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-19 21:14
