5-Maleimido-pentanoic NHS ester contains a maleimide group and an NHS ester. The NHS ester can be used to label the primary amines (-NH2) of proteins, amine-modified oligonucleotides, and other amine-containing molecules. The maleimide group will react with a thiol group to form a covalent bond, enabling the connection of biomolecule with a thiol.
MedKoo Cat#: 122153
Name: 5-Maleimido-pentanoic NHS ester
CAS#: 103750-03-4
Chemical Formula: C13H14N2O6
Exact Mass: 294.0852
Molecular Weight: 294.26
Elemental Analysis: C, 53.06; H, 4.80; N, 9.52; O, 32.62
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 294.26 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 1.15 mL | 5.76 mL | 11.51 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.23 mL | 1.15 mL | 2.3 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.12 mL | 0.58 mL | 1.15 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.02 mL | 0.12 mL | 0.23 mL |
