Description
DBCO-PEG2-acid is a reagent grade analog of DBCO-Acid featuring a PEG linker and a DBCO group, commonly used for copper-free Click Chemistry reactions due to its strain-promoted high energy. The hydrophilic PEG chain increases water solubility, and the terminal carboxylic acid can react with primary amine groups in the presence of activators like EDC or HATU to form a stable amide bond.
Applications
DBCO-PEG2-acid is used in bioconjugation and molecular biology research to facilitate efficient copper-free Click Chemistry reactions. Its terminal carboxylic acid allows for stable amide bond formation with primary amines, making it ideal for modifying biomolecules and enhancing their solubility for studies on protein interactions and drug delivery systems.