Description
Iodoacetamido-PEG3-t-butyl ester is a bifunctional PEG linker featuring an iodoacetamide group and a t-butyl ester-protected carboxyl group. The iodoacetamide acts as a strong alkylating agent, allowing for covalent binding with thiol groups, while the t-butyl ester provides acid-labile protection, facilitating controlled deprotection during synthesis.
Applications
Iodoacetamido-PEG3-t-butyl ester is utilized in protein modification, bioconjugation, and targeted drug delivery. It enables specific thiol labeling of cysteine residues, while the acid-cleavable t-butyl ester allows for precise release of the reactive carboxylic acid, making it ideal for creating stable, functionalized biomolecule conjugates in biomedical research.