Description
C18-PEG4-Azide is a PEG linker featuring an 18-carbon alkyl chain (C18) and a terminal azide group. The hydrophobic C18 tail is ideal for constructing lipid-based compounds, while the hydrophilic PEG4 spacer improves water solubility. The azide group is reactive in Click Chemistry, enabling precise conjugation with alkyne-containing molecules.
Applications
C18-PEG4-Azide is widely used in research for synthesizing lipid-conjugated systems, studying membrane interactions, and developing drug delivery platforms. Its azide group facilitates efficient Click Chemistry reactions, making it suitable for creating functional biomaterials, surface modifications, and hydrophilic-lipid hybrid molecules in experimental studies.