Properties
Description
Hydroxy-PEG3-CH2CO2tBu is a PEG linker with a terminal hydroxyl group and a t-butyl-protected carboxyl group. The PEG3 spacer enhances aqueous solubility, while the functional groups enable versatile derivatization and controlled reactivity.
Molecular Formula
C12H24O6
Functional Group 1
Hydroxyl
Functional Group 2
t-Butyl protected carboxyl
Reactive Group 2
Nucleophile
Identity
Confirmed by NMR.
Applications
Hydroxy-PEG3-CH2CO2tBu is used in bioconjugation, drug delivery, and material synthesis. Its hydroxyl group supports chemical modification, and the t-butyl ester ensures controlled carboxyl group activation under acidic conditions.