Properties
Description
This well-defined (≥95% pure) bioconjugate comprises Cyanine 5 and lactosyl connected by a 1 kDa polyethylene glycol (PEG) spacer, enabling fluorescent visualization of carbohydrate-mediated processes.
Molecular Weight
PEG 1 kDa
Source
Chemical synthesis
Functional Group
Cyanine5
Solubility
Cyanine 5-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
Cyanine 5 conjugated to lactosyl with a 1 kDa PEG spacer can be used for in vitro studies of carbohydrate-lectin interactions using techniques like fluorescence correlation spectroscopy.