Copper-Chelating Ligands
The efficiency of copper(I)-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) click reaction strongly depends on copper ions (Cu+). However, Cu+ are easily oxidized to Cu2+ by residual oxygen in the solvent or air and lose their catalytic activity. In addition, Cu+ or Cu2+ exhibit strong biotoxicity, which limits many applications of CuAAC click reaction, such as targeted drug delivery and biomolecular labeling. Copper-chelating ligands are a class of substances that bind and stabilize Cu+, which not only maintain the high reaction rate of CuAAC click reaction, but further expand its applications in chemical biology. Alfa Chemistry is a leading global supplier of click chemistry reagents, with many experienced chemistry masters and PhDs. We strive to provide our customers with the highest quality copper-chelating ligands. If you do not find what you need, please contact us. We also offer product customization according to your detailed requirements.
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