2-Maleimidoacetic acid

2-Maleimidoacetic acid can undergo amide condensation with the N-terminus of the peptide chain and can be used to modify proteins.

CAS NO: 25021-08-3
MDL Number: MFCD00457254
Molecular formula: C6H5NO4
Molecular weight:  155.11

2-Maleimidoacetic acid is a novel nanoparticle surface functional group that is easily conjugated to cell-penetrating peptides. Conjugation can be achieved through click chemistry while retaining its biological functionality. Used in organic synthesis. Rhodium-catalyzed arylation conjugation with arylboronic acids. 2-Maleimidoacetic acid can undergo amide condensation with the N-terminus of the peptide chain and can be used to modify proteins.