Description
t-Boc-N-amido-PEG23-amine is a monodisperse polyethylene glycol (PEG) linker featuring an amino group and a tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc)-protected amino group, connected by a twenty-three-unit PEG spacer. The hydrophilic nature of the PEG chain enhances the solubility of the linker in aqueous environments, facilitating its use in aqueous-based reactions and formulations. The Boc protection of one amino group provides stability during synthesis and allows for selective deprotection under mild acidic conditions, enabling the generation of free amino groups for subsequent chemical modifications.
Applications
t-Boc-N-amido-PEG23-amine can be used in various bioconjugation, drug delivery, and materials science applications. Its monodisperse nature ensures uniformity and reproducibility in conjugation reactions, making it suitable for the synthesis of precise PEGylated compounds. The hydrophilic PEG spacer enhances the water solubility of the linker, making it ideal for aqueous-based bioconjugation reactions with biomolecules or nanoparticles. Upon deprotection of the Boc group under mild acidic conditions, the free amino groups become available for further functionalization, such as coupling with activated esters, carboxylic acids, or aldehydes, enabling the synthesis of diverse bioconjugates tailored for specific applications in biotechnology.