Properties
Description
Hydroxy-PEG5-CH2CO2tBu is a PEG linker composed of a terminal hydroxyl group and a t-butyl-protected carboxyl group. The PEG5 spacer enhances water solubility and hydrophilicity, while the hydroxyl group provides a versatile site for chemical modifications. The t-butyl group offers acid-labile protection, allowing precise carboxyl group activation under controlled conditions.
Molecular Formula
C16H32O8
Functional Group 1
Hydroxyl
Functional Group 2
t-Butyl protected carboxyl
Reactive Group 2
Nucleophile
Solubility
Water, DMSO, DCM, DMF
Identity
Confirmed by NMR.
Applications
Hydroxy-PEG5-CH2CO2tBu is utilized in research for the synthesis of functionalized molecules and the study of biomolecular interactions. The hydroxyl group facilitates modifications for experimental purposes, and the t-butyl-protected carboxyl group is used in controlled deprotection studies, making it suitable for developing linkers and model compounds in research and development projects.