Description
N-(Amino-PEG3)-N-bis(PEG4-t-butyl ester) is a PEG linker comprising an amino group flanked by two PEG chains with t-butyl ester functionalities. This compound readily reacts with activated NHS esters or carboxylic acids in the presence of coupling reagents like EDC or HATU. The t-butyl ester groups can be selectively deprotected under acidic conditions.
Applications
N-(Amino-PEG3)-N-bis(PEG4-t-butyl ester) can be used in bioconjugation and chemical synthesis. Its amino group enables conjugation with various biomolecules or surfaces, facilitating the attachment of proteins, peptides, or other molecules of interest. The t-butyl ester groups provide protection during synthesis, allowing for controlled deprotection when needed to expose the amino functionalities. This linker is particularly useful in the synthesis of peptide conjugates, surface modifications, and drug delivery systems where controlled release or surface immobilization is desired.