Description
Bromo-PEG4-CH2CO2tBu is a PEG linker comprising a bromide group and a t-butyl protected carboxyl group. Its hydrophilic PEG spacer enhances solubility in aqueous media. The bromide (Br) serves as an effective leaving group for nucleophilic substitution reactions, while the t-butyl protected carboxyl group can be deprotected under acidic conditions.
Applications
Bromo-PEG4-CH2CO2tBu is employed in bioconjugation and chemical modification reactions due to its versatile reactivity. The bromide functionality facilitates nucleophilic substitution reactions, enabling the introduction of various functional groups or biomolecules. Additionally, the deprotection of the t-butyl carboxyl group offers further derivatization possibilities, making it suitable for synthesizing diverse bioconjugates and molecular probes.