Description
5-(Azide-PEG9-ethylcarbamoyl)pentanoic t-butyl ester is a PEG compound that features both an azide group and a t-butyl ester moiety. The azide (N3) can engage in reactions with alkynes, BCN, and DBCO through click chemistry methods to form stable triazole linkages. Furthermore, the carboxylic acid protected by t-butyl can be deprotected under acidic conditions.
Applications
This compound is applicable in lipid modification and the design of lipid-based drug delivery systems. The azide group provides a site for conjugation with other molecules for targeted delivery or functionalization. The PEG9 chain improves the solubility and biocompatibility of the lipid molecule. The t-butyl ester can be selectively deprotected to expose the carboxylic acid group for further chemical modifications. This enables the formulation of lipid nanoparticles or liposomes with enhanced drug loading and targeting efficiency.