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Catalog No. Name Structure M.W. Purity
In stock BPG-2062 Fmoc-N-amido-PEG2-acetic acid
166108-71-0 - Chemical Structure
385.41 98%
In stock BPG-2569 Fmoc-N-amido-PEG12-propionic acid
1952360-91-6 - Chemical Structure
839.96 ≥99%
In stock BPG-2243 Fmoc-N-amido-PEG4-propionic acid
557756-85-1 - Chemical Structure
487.54 ≥95%
In stock BPG-4878 H-AEEA-OtBu HCl
2098500-69-5 - Chemical Structure
255.74 >99%
In stock BPG-3331 Boc-NH-(PEG)27-COOH
Boc-NH-(PEG)27-COOH - Chemical Structure
1422.68 ≥95%
In stock BPG-2783 Boc-NH-PEG-Succinimidyl propionate, MW 3.5k-5k
Boc-NH-PEG-Succinimidyl propionate, MW 3.5k-5k - Chemical Structure
Customizable N/A
In stock BPG-2781 Fmoc-NH-PEG-Succinimidyl propionate, MW 3.5k-5k
Fmoc-NH-PEG-Succinimidyl propionate, MW 3.5k-5k - Chemical Structure
Customizable N/A
In stock BPG-2773 Boc-NH-PEG-NHS, MW 1k-4k
Boc-NH-PEG-NHS, MW 1k-4k - Chemical Structure
Customizable N/A
In stock BPG-2685 Cbz-N-amido-PEG36-propionic acid
Cbz-N-amido-PEG36-propionic acid - Chemical Structure
1809.12 >95%
In stock BPG-2682 t-Boc-N-amido-PEG36-propionic acid
t-Boc-N-amido-PEG36-propionic acid - Chemical Structure
1775.10 >95%
In stock BPG-2678 t-Boc-N-amido-PEG36-alcohol
t-Boc-N-amido-PEG36-alcohol - Chemical Structure
1703.04 >95%
In stock BPG-2660 Benzyl-PEG25-t-butyl ester
Benzyl-PEG25-t-butyl ester - Chemical Structure
1293.57 >95%
In stock BPG-2656 Cbz-N-amido-PEG24-propionic acid
Cbz-N-amido-PEG24-propionic acid - Chemical Structure
1248.25 >95%
In stock BPG-2655 t-Boc-N-amido-PEG24-propionic acid
t-Boc-N-amido-PEG24-propionic acid - Chemical Structure
1246.47 >95%
In stock BPG-2653 Azido-PEG24-t-butyl ester
Azido-PEG24-t-butyl ester - Chemical Structure
1228.48 >95%
In stock BPG-2650 Amino-PEG24-t-butyl ester
2170987-96-7 - Chemical Structure
1202.46 >95%
In stock BPG-2649 t-Boc-N-amido-PEG23-azide
t-Boc-N-amido-PEG23-azide - Chemical Structure
1199.37 >97%
In stock BPG-2642 t-Boc-N-amido-PEG24-alcohol
t-Boc-N-amido-PEG24-alcohol - Chemical Structure
1174.41 >95%
In stock BPG-2641 t-Boc-N-amido-PEG23-amine
t-Boc-N-amido-PEG23-amine - Chemical Structure
1173.42 >95%
In stock BPG-2635 Fmoc-N-amido-PEG19-propionic acid
Fmoc-N-amido-PEG19-propionic acid - Chemical Structure
1148.33 >95%

Background

Group protected PEG molecules have functional groups at the end of the chain protected by a protecting group. These protectors include Boc, Fmoc and small molecules. For example, the amine group in Fmoc-NH-PEG-SCM is protected by an Fmoc group. Upon reaction, the Fmoc protecting group is removed and the two reactive end groups can be reacted with different drug molecules to form a PEG linking the two drug molecules. The protected amine can be regenerated under weakly alkaline conditions. BOC Sciences provides PEG molecules linked by protecting groups that strategically protect certain functional groups, enabling selective conjugation and incorporation of customized groups to protect the properties of the PEG for specific applications.

PEG synthesis using protecting groupFig. 1. PEG synthesis using protecting group (Tetrahedron, 2022, 119: 132861).

How to Prepare Protected PEG?

Step 1 - Selection of Protective Reagents

Depending on the application, it is necessary to select suitable protective reagents that are chemically compatible with the desired reaction and are stable.

Step 2 - PEG Protecting Groupylation

Temporary protective groups are introduced by reacting the protective reagent with the target functional group in the PEG molecule. The combination of the two can be carried out by chemical reactions such as esterification, acylation, etc. The specific reaction conditions need to be optimized according to the protective reagent used as well as the moiety.

Step 3 - Reaction Monitoring and Purification

The progress of the chemical reaction and the reaction conditions can be monitored using NMR or mass spectrometry to ensure that the protective reagent has reacted with the PEG molecule. At the end of the reaction, purification techniques need to be used to remove incompletely reacted reagents, intermediate products, etc.

Step 4 - Exposure of Functional Groups

Exposure of the functional groups needs to be realized according to the chemical form of the specific group, which can generally be treated with acidic, alkaline and other conditions.

Applications of Group Protected PEG

Drug Delivery

In drug delivery, moiety-protected PEGs can be used to enhance the stability, solubility and biodistribution of therapeutic agents. By selectively removing temporary shielding groups, the exposed functional groups in the protected PEG can be affixed to drug molecules, targeting ligands, or other components, enabling the development of targeted drug delivery systems.

Surface Modification

When applied to surfaces such as biosensors, protected PEGs can enhance stability, minimize non-specific interactions, and provide controlled release properties. Selective removal of temporary shielding groups allows for precise attachment of functional groups to the surface, resulting in customized surface properties and specific interactions with biological systems.

Bioconjugation and Protein Engineering

By selectively exposing functional groups, protected PEGs can be conjugated to proteins or peptides to improve their stability, solubility and resistance to protein hydrolysis.

Advantages of Group Protected PEG

With expertise and a commitment to quality, BOC Sciences is a trusted partner in providing researchers and industry professionals with high-quality protected PEG compounds. If you are interested in our products, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.

Reference

  1. Eriyagama, D.N.A.M. et al. Automated stepwise PEG synthesis using a base-labile protecting group. Tetrahedron. 2022, 119: 132861.

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