Cat. No.: X24-03-YW0221
Chloroacetamido PEG reagent, Chloroacetamido-PEG4-t-butyl ester, Purity 98%
Synonym: 1365655-90-8; Chloroacetamido-PEG4-t-butyl ester; Chloroacetamido-PEG4-C2-Boc; Tert-Butyl 1-chloro-2-oxo-6,9,12,15-tetraoxa-3-azaoctadecan-18-oate; Chloroacetamido-PEG5-t-butyl ester
- CAS Number: 1365655-90-8
- PubChem CID: 60146192
Properties
Description
Chloroacetamido-PEG4-t-butyl ester features a chloroacetamide and a t-butyl ester. The chlorine acts as a proficient leaving group in substitution reactions. The t-butyl group serves as an acid labile protective group, allowing for subsequent chemical modification. The hydrophilic PEG chain enhances water solubility in aqueous environments.
Molecular Formula
C17H32ClNO7
Functional Group 1
Chloroacetamido
Identity
Confirmed by NMR.
Applications
Chloroacetamido-PEG4-t-butyl ester is utilized in diverse chemical synthesis and bioconjugation applications. Its chlorine moiety facilitates nucleophilic substitution reactions, while the t-butyl ester offers protection during synthesis. This linker is commonly employed in the modification of biomolecules, surface functionalization, and the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds and materials.
For Research Use Only. Not For
Clinical Use.