Cat. No.: X24-03-YW0680
Hydroxyl/t-Butyl ester PEG reagent, Hydroxy-PEG16-t-butyl ester, Purity 98%
Synonym: 2592433-80-0; Hydroxy-PEG16-t-butyl ester; Hydroxy-PEG16-Boc; HO-PEG16-CH2CH2COOtBu
- CAS Number: 2592433-80-0
- PubChem CID: 77078319
Size
100 mg; 250 mg; 500 mg
Properties
Description
Hydroxy-PEG16-t-butyl ester is a PEG linker with a terminal hydroxyl group and a t-butyl-protected carboxyl group. The PEG16 chain enhances hydrophilicity and solubility in aqueous environments. The hydroxyl group serves as a versatile site for chemical modifications, while the t-butyl ester provides acid-labile protection for controlled carboxylic acid activation.
Molecular Formula
C39H78O19
Functional Group 1
Hydroxyl
Functional Group 2
t-Butyl ester
Reactive Group 2
Nucleophile
Solubility
DMSO, DCM, DMF
Identity
Confirmed by NMR.
Applications
Hydroxy-PEG16-t-butyl ester is utilized in drug delivery, bioconjugation, and material synthesis. Its hydroxyl group supports versatile functionalization, and the t-butyl ester allows precise activation of the carboxyl group under acidic conditions, making it ideal for creating hydrophilic linkers and advanced functional materials in pharmaceutical research.
For Research Use Only. Not For
Clinical Use.