Compound Q&A
How is HO-PEG16-OH (CAS: 6812-36-8) typically synthesized?
Answer
HO-PEG16-OH is typically synthesized through the reaction of 16-oxido-2-oxo-1,2-ethanediol with ethylene oxide using catalytic amounts of sodium hydroxide. The reaction involves the gradual addition of ethylene oxide to the epoxide group of the starting material, followed by hydrolysis of the resulting ether intermediate to yield the final product.
About
CAS No
6812-36-8
English Name
HO-PEG16-OH
Molecular Formula
C32H66O17
Molecular Weight
722.86 g/mol
SMILES
C(COCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCO)O
InChIKey
DHORSBRLGKJPFC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-12-25 04:58
