Chemical Name: | (2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl) 3-[2-[2-[2-[2-(2,5-dioxopyrrol-1-yl)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]propanoate |
CAS Number: | 1325208-25-0 |
Product Number: | AG0010RR(AGN-PC-0DACYM) |
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Molecular Formula: | C19H26N2O10 |
Molecular Weight: | 442.4171 |
The Mal-PEG4-NHS ester is a versatile compound used in chemical synthesis as a powerful tool for the modification of biomolecules and surfaces. In synthetic chemistry, it is commonly employed for the selective modification of amine groups on various molecules, such as peptides, proteins, and nucleic acids. By utilizing the NHS ester reactivity, Mal-PEG4-NHS ester can covalently attach a maleimide functional group to primary amines, enabling bioconjugation and crosslinking reactions to be carried out with precision and efficiency. This reagent is particularly valuable in the field of bioconjugation, where it is used to introduce functionalities for subsequent conjugation reactions, site-specific labeling, and the construction of complex molecular structures. Additionally, the PEG4 spacer arm enhances solubility and biocompatibility, making Mal-PEG4-NHS ester a versatile tool for a wide range of chemical modifications in both research and industrial applications.