Description
t-Boc-aminooxy-PEG4-CH2CO2-t-Bu is a PEG linker featuring a t-Boc protected aminooxy group and a t-Bu carboxylic acid group. The protected aminooxy can be deprotected under mild acidic conditions for coupling with aldehyde or ketone groups, forming stable oxime linkages. The t-butyl protected carboxyl group can be deprotected under acidic conditions. The hydrophilic PEG linker enhances water solubility.
Applications
t-Boc-aminooxy-PEG4-CH2CO2-t-Bu is essential in bioconjugation, enabling specific coupling reactions with aldehyde or ketone groups. After deprotection, the aminooxy group forms stable oxime bonds, allowing for precise modification of biomolecules. Its hydrophilic PEG linker ensures compatibility with aqueous environments, making it suitable for various applications such as protein labeling, drug delivery, and biomaterials development.