Description
Azido-PEG12-t-butyl ester is a PEG linker that is soluble in water. The azide (N3) group can react with alkynes, such as BCN and DBCO, through click chemistry to form stable triazole linkages.
Applications
It can be incorporated into liposomes or micelles to enhance the circulation time of the drug payload and increase its accumulation at the target site. Moreover, it can be used in the synthesis of polymeric nanoparticles for controlled drug release. In materials science, it can be used to modify the surface properties of materials, making them more biocompatible and suitable for biomedical applications.