Description
Bromo-PEG12-t-butyl ester is a PEG linker featuring a bromide group and a t-butyl protected carboxyl group. The inclusion of a hydrophilic PEG spacer enhances solubility in aqueous media. The bromide (Br) serves as an efficient leaving group for facilitating nucleophilic substitution reactions. The t-butyl protected carboxyl group can undergo deprotection under acidic conditions.
Applications
Bromo-PEG12-t-butyl ester is utilized in bioconjugation strategies, particularly in the modification of biomolecules for various biomedical applications. It enables the covalent attachment of proteins, peptides, or other molecules to surfaces or carriers via- nucleophilic substitution reactions. Additionally, it serves as a versatile tool in the synthesis of functionalized PEG-based materials, such as hydrogels or nanoparticles, for drug delivery and tissue engineering applications.