Description
N-(Azido-PEG3)-N-(PEG3-NH-Boc)-PEG3-acid functions as a branched reagent suitable for click chemistry applications. Its azide (N3) moiety facilitates reactions with alkynes such as propargyl, DBCO, and BCN. Additionally, the terminal carboxylic acid can interact effectively with primary amine groups.
Applications
In the field of peptide synthesis, it can be used to modify peptides to improve their stability and solubility. It can also be employed in the conjugation of biomolecules for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes. In the area of materials science, it can be incorporated into polymer matrices to create materials with tailored properties such as mechanical strength and hydrophilicity.