Boc/Fmoc protected amine PEG

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Catalog No.	Name	M.W.	Purity
In stock BPG-4891	Fmoc-AEEP-DMB	537.57	>99%
In stock BPG-4888	Suc-N(PEG3-NH-Fmoc)2	912.05	>97%
In stock BPG-4887	Suc-N(PEG3-NH-Boc)2	667.79	>95%
In stock BPG-4872 CAS: 2379531-43-6	Fmoc-AEEA-AEEA-AEEA	675.72	>98%
In stock BPG-4869 CAS: 2389064-37-1	Boc2-AEEEE	393.47	>95% by HPLC
In stock BPG-4867	Boc-Aoa-AEEA DCHA	517.66	>98%
In stock BPG-4866	Boc-AEEA-AEEA-AEEA	553.61	>98%
In stock BPG-4865 CAS: 2389064-46-2	Boc,Z-AEEEE	427.49	>98%
In stock BPG-4860 CAS: 1263044-43-4	Fmoc-DODA	426.55	>99%
In stock BPG-4859 CAS: 308241-31-8	1-(9-Fluorenylmethyloxycarbonyl-amino)-4,7,10-trioxa-13-tridecanamine	442.55	>99%
In stock BPG-4858 CAS: 444727-01-9	1-(9-Fluorenylmethyloxycarbonyl-amino)-3,6-dioxa-8-octaneamine	370.44	>99%
In stock BPG-4803 CAS: 1172605-59-2	FmocNH-PEG4-CH2CH2N3	484.55	N/A
In stock BPG-4799 CAS: 1240500-34-8	Propanoic acid, 3,3'-[[2-[[3-(1,1-dimethylethoxy)-3-oxopropoxy]methyl]-2-[[(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]amino]-1,3-propanediyl]bis(oxy)]bis-, 1,1'-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl) ester	727.89	N/A
In stock BPG-4100	t-Boc-N-amido-PEG-Succinimidyl Valerate, MW 3.4K	N/A	N/A
In stock BPG-4099	t-Boc-N-amido-PEG-Succinimidyl Carbonate, MW 2K-5K	N/A	N/A
In stock BPG-4098	t-Boc-N-amido-PEG-OH, MW 1K-10K	N/A	N/A
In stock BPG-4096	t-Boc-N-amido-PEG-amine, MW 1K-10K	N/A	N/A
In stock BPG-4095	t-Boc-N-Amido-C1-Azide-PEG-alcohol, MW 1K-10K	N/A	N/A
In stock BPG-4094	t-Boc-N-Amido-C1-Azide-PEG-acid, MW 1K-10K	N/A	N/A
In stock BPG-4093 CAS: 1274891-99-4	Fmoc-DODA HCl	463.01	>99%

Small-molecule Boc/Fmoc PEG ²⁷

Background

What is Boc/Fmoc Protected Amine PEG?

Boc-protected amine PEG and Fmoc-protected amine PEG are both common compounds that are the product of introducing a protecting group (Boc or Fmoc) onto a polyethylene glycol (PEG) molecule. These protecting groups protect the reactivity of the amine moiety during synthesis for specific chemical reactions when needed.

Fig. 1. Schematic diagram of Boc protected amine PEG as a linker (Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters. 2007, 17(24): 6876-6878).

Synthesis of Boc/Fmoc Protected Amine PEG

Prepare PEG and Boc/Fmoc protecting groups with chemicals such as Boc/Fmoc-Cl (Boc/Fmoc chloride) and bases (e.g., triethylamine or dimethyl ammonia).
The reaction conditions, including reaction temperature, reaction time and solvent selection, were optimized according to experimental requirements and literature methods.
The addition of Boc/Fmoc-Cl to a PEG solution usually results in a reaction in the presence of a base. The reaction introduces Boc/Fmoc protecting groups to the amine groups on the PEG chain. The time and temperature of the reaction can be adjusted on a case-by-case basis.
Upon completion of the reaction, the reaction is terminated by adding an acid (e.g., hydrochloric acid) to neutralize the base in the reaction system. Next, the Boc/Fmoc protected amine PEG is purified from the reaction mixture using an appropriate purification method such as solvent extraction, gel filtration or column chromatography.
The structure and purity of Boc/Fmoc protected amine PEG were verified and determined by methods such as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR).

Factors Affecting Boc/Fmoc Protected Amine PEG

Choice of protecting group - Choice of Boc or Fmoc protecting group affects the prepared Boc/Fmoc protected amine PEG. The two protecting groups have different properties and reactivity, so it is necessary to select the appropriate protecting group according to the specific application requirements.
Reaction conditions - Reaction conditions include reaction temperature, reaction time and solvent selection. These conditions directly affect the efficiency and selectivity of the reaction. Optimizing the reaction conditions can improve yield and purity and reduce the occurrence of side reactions.
Structure and molecular weight of PEG - The molecular weight and structure of PEG also have an impact on preparation and performance. Different molecular weights of PEG may require adjustment of reaction conditions and amount of protecting groups. In addition, the structure of the PEG (e.g., linear PEG, branched PEG) may also affect the location and reactivity of the protecting group introduction.
Methods of protecting group removal - After preparation, the protecting group needs to be removed to expose the reactivity of the amine moiety. Different methods of protecting group removal (e.g., acid hydrolysis, hydrogenation reduction) may have an impact on the stability and purity of the PEG. Therefore, it is important to select an appropriate method of protecting group removal.

Relationship Between Boc/Fmoc Protected Amine PEG and Liposome

Liposome Modification

Boc/Fmoc protected amine PEG can be used to modify the surface of liposomes to alter their properties and functions. For example, covalent binding of Boc/Fmoc protected amine PEG to the surface of liposomes can improve the stability of liposomes, reduce protein adsorption, and prolong the circulating half-life. This modification can be achieved by chemical reaction or insertion of modified PEG chains on the liposome surface.

Liposome Encapsulation

Boc/Fmoc protected amine PEG can be combined with liposomes for drug encapsulation and drug delivery. By covalently binding or physically encapsulating Boc/Fmoc protected amine PEG with drug molecules inside or outside of liposomes, drug solubility, stability and specific delivery can be improved.

Target Orientation

The introduction of specific targeting ligands or functional groups on Boc/Fmoc protected amine PEG enables targeting of liposomes. This allows liposomes to selectively recognize and bind to receptors or molecular markers on specific cell surfaces, thus enabling targeted delivery of drugs.

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Reference

Zhang, Y. et al. Synthesis of novel neutrophil-specific imaging agents for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters. 2007, 17(24): 6876-6878.

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