Mal-PEG4-PFP Ester
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Reagent
Code: #212678
CAS Number
1415800-42-8
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Molecular Information
Weight
511.39 g/mol
Formula
C₂₁H₂₂F₅NO₈
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Storage & Handling
Storage
Room temperature
description Product Description
Used in bioconjugation to link biomolecules such as peptides, proteins, or antibodies with other molecules like fluorophores, drugs, or nanoparticles. The maleimide group reacts selectively with thiol groups (-SH) from cysteine residues, forming stable thioether bonds. The PFP ester end reacts efficiently with primary amines (-NH₂) on target molecules, enabling dual functionalization. The PEG4 spacer improves solubility, reduces aggregation, and increases flexibility between conjugated components, making it ideal for developing antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), diagnostic probes, and targeted therapeutics. Commonly used in pharmaceutical research and development of bioactive conjugates.