Description
2-(Azido-PEG3-amido)-1,3-bis(NHS ester) acts as a branched PEGylation agent where the presence of azide groups facilitates PEGylation through click chemistry methods. Its NHS ester functionality allows it to label primary amines found within proteins and amine-modified oligonucleotides among other amino-containing molecules while benefiting from enhanced hydrophilicity due to its PEG spacer
Applications
This compound is often used in bioconjugation processes. The NHS esters can react with amine groups on biomolecules such as proteins or peptides, while the azide-PEG moiety provides flexibility and solubility. It can be employed to attach labels, drugs, or other molecules to biomolecules for various applications like drug delivery and biomarker detection.