Properties
Description
This high-purity (≥95%) reagent features cholesterol conjugated to lactosyl via a 350 Da polyethylene glycol (PEG) spacer for studies involving lipid raft interactions and carbohydrate recognition.
Molecular Weight
PEG 350 Da
Source
Chemical synthesis
Functional Group
Cholesterol
Solubility
Cholesterol-PEG-lactosyl is soluble in a wide range of organic solvents, such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO, and shows excellent solubility in water.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR.
Applications
Cholesterol-PEG-lactosyl with PEG 350 Da can be used in drug delivery research to develop liposomal formulations and nanocarriers targeting lactosyl receptors, enhancing membrane incorporation due to cholesterol.