Description
Methylamino-PEG1-t-butyl ester is a PEG linker featuring a methylamine group and a t-butyl-protected ester. The methylamine group reacts efficiently with carboxylic acids, carbonyls (ketones, aldehydes), and other electrophilic groups. The t-butyl ester offers acid-labile protection, enabling controlled release of the carboxylic acid functionality. The PEG1 spacer enhances water solubility and hydrophilicity.
Applications
Methylamino-PEG1-t-butyl ester is used in research for designing functionalized linkers, exploring acid-mediated deprotection mechanisms, and studying molecular interactions. Its dual-functional groups allow versatile chemical modifications, making it suitable for synthesizing hydrophilic materials, bioconjugates, and advanced molecular scaffolds.