Description
Hydroxy-PEG10-t-butyl ester is a PEG linker featuring a terminal hydroxyl group and a t-butyl ester-protected carboxyl group. The PEG10 spacer provides enhanced hydrophilicity and solubility in aqueous media. The hydroxyl group offers a versatile site for further derivatization, while the t-butyl ester can be selectively deprotected under acidic conditions.
Applications
Hydroxy-PEG10-t-butyl ester is used in bioconjugation, drug delivery, and organic synthesis. The terminal hydroxyl group allows for various functional modifications, and the acid-labile t-butyl ester enables controlled release of the carboxylic acid, making it ideal for creating hydrophilic and functionalized biomolecule conjugates in pharmaceutical research.