Properties
Description
Termed mannose-PEG-aldehyde (aldehyde-PEG-mannose), this synthetic compound is produced by linking mannose to an aldehyde group through a 5 kDa PEG bridge, integrating mannose's receptor engagement, PEG's biocompatibility, and aldehyde's function.
Molecular Weight
PEG: 5 kDa
Functional Group
Aldehyde
Form
Solid or viscous liquid
Impurities
No visible impurities to the naked eye.
Solubility
This product is soluble in most organic solvents, such as DCM, DMF, DMSO, and THF, and exhibits excellent solubility in water.
Applications
Mannose-PEG-aldehyde can be used to develop hydrazide-functionalized quantum dots for live cell imaging applications.