• Synonyms：
  8-ArmPEG-Succinimidyl Glutarate ester
  
• Purity：
  ≥95%
• Recommended Storage Condition：
  Store at -5°C,keep in dry and avoid sunlight.
• Uses：
  Applicated in medical research, drug-release, nanotechnology and new materials research, cell culture. In the study of ligand, polypeptide synthesis support, a graft polymer compounds, new materials, and polyethylene glycol-modified functional coatings and other aspects of the active compound.

8-ArmPEG-Succinimidyl Glutarate ester (8-Arm PEG-SG) is a 8-Arm PEG derivative with succinimidyl NHS ester groups at each terminal of the eight arms connected to one hexaglycerol core. PEG-SG (succinimidyl glutarate ester) is one type of PEG-NHS reagents. There is a C4 hydrocarbon ester linkage between PEG and the NHS ester. 

8-arm-PEG-SG is  widely utilized in the development of advanced functional biomaterials. It facilitates the rapid formation of in-situ injectable hydrogels when reacted with amine-containing molecules, making it an ideal candidate for minimally invasive therapeutic applications. As a surface modifier, it enhances the biocompatibility of medical devices and effectively minimizes non-specific protein adsorption. Furthermore, it serves as a critical agent for stabilizing the shells of nanocarriers and providing functional anchors for targeting ligands, enabling the high-precision delivery of therapeutic payloads.

Related Products & Categories

• ● Category: Multi-Arm PEG Derivatives | PEG Hydrogels
• ● Amine Hydrogel Crosslinkers: 4-Arm PEG-NH2 | 8-Arm PEG-NH2
• ● Multi-Arm NHS Esters: Y-shape-PEG-NHS |  4-Arm PEG-SS  | 8-Arm PEG-SS  | 4-Arm PEG-NHS
• ● Thiol / Click Chemistry Multi-Arms: 8-Arm PEG-SH | 8-Arm PEG-MAL
• ● 4-Arm Counterparts: 4-Arm PEG-SG