Description
Propargyl-PEG4-sulfone-PEG4-t-butyl ester is a reagent grade PEG linker with a t-butyl protected carboxyl group acid and propargyl group, designed for copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne click chemistry reactions. Under standard acid/amine or acid/hydroxyl coupling conditions, the t-butyl-protected carboxyl group (COOH) prevents self-coupling or polymerization. The PEG spacer increases water solubility.
Applications
Propargyl-PEG4-sulfone-PEG4-t-butyl ester is used in molecular biology and bioconjugation research, promoting efficient copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne click chemistry to yield stable triazole linkages. Its bioorthogonal reactivity, combined with the advantageous properties of PEG makes it a valuable tool in drug delivery systems, synthetic chemistry, and materials development.