Description
t-Boc-N-amido-PEG9-amine is a specialized PEG reagent comprising an amino group and a tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc) protected amino group, joined by a nine-unit polyethylene glycol (PEG) spacer. The hydrophilic nature of the PEG segment enhances the solubility of the compound in aqueous solutions, facilitating its application in various biological and chemical contexts. The Boc protecting group can be selectively removed under mild acidic conditions, revealing the free amino functionality for subsequent conjugation reactions or derivatization steps.
Applications
t-Boc-N-amido-PEG9-amine can be used as a versatile building block in the synthesis of PEGylated biomolecules, peptide conjugates, and polymeric materials. Its compatibility with aqueous environments makes it suitable for use in bioconjugation chemistry, drug delivery systems, and biomaterials engineering. Upon deprotection of the Boc group, the exposed amino group can participate in reactions with activated carboxylic acids, NHS esters, or other electrophilic species, enabling the efficient functionalization of the PEG spacer.