Description
Endo-BCN-PEG4-t-butyl ester is a click chemistry linker with a BCN group and a t-butyl protected carboxyl group. The BCN group reacts with azide-tagged molecules. The protected carboxyl group prevents self-coupling or polymerization under standard coupling conditions. The t-butyl ester can be converted to a free acid under acidic conditions.
Applications
Endo-BCN-PEG4-t-butyl ester plays a critical role in bioconjugation chemistry, enabling specific coupling reactions with azide-tagged molecules. The protected carboxyl group ensures stability during conjugation, preventing unwanted side reactions. After deprotection, the free acid functionality enhances versatility, allowing for further conjugation or modification. It finds applications in protein labeling, drug delivery, and biomaterials development.