4-Azidobenzoylamino-PEG2-NHBoc CAS:2279124-06-8 is a type of small molecule linker that is used in bioconjugation, a process that involves attaching biomolecules such as proteins or peptides to other molecules or surfaces. It is composed of several functional groups, including an azide group, a benzoylamino group, a polyethylene glycol (PEG) spacer, and a carbamate group.
The azide group in 4-Azidobenzoylamino-PEG2-NHBoc is highly reactive and can undergo a variety of chemical reactions with other functional groups, such as alkyne or cyclooctyne groups, to form stable covalent linkages. The benzoylamino group and carbamate group are important for solubility and stability of the compound in solution, allowing it to be used in various biological applications. The PEG spacer is used to improve the solubility and flexibility of the compound, allowing it to be more easily attached to biomolecules or surfaces.
In bioconjugation, 4-Azidobenzoylamino-PEG2-NHBoc can be used as a linker molecule to attach proteins or peptides to surfaces, nanoparticles, or other molecules. The azide group can react with alkyne or cyclooctyne groups in other molecules or surfaces to form stable triazole linkages. The PEG spacer allows for flexibility and distance between the biomolecules and the surface, improving their accessibility and activity. The use of this linker molecule enables the attachment of proteins or peptides to surfaces, allowing for the creation of biomaterials or targeted drug delivery systems.
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