Properties
Description
This high-purity (≥95%) reagent features the red fluorescent dye Cyanine 5 conjugated to lactosyl via a 350 Da polyethylene glycol (PEG) spacer for cell imaging and carbohydrate receptor binding studies.
Molecular Weight
PEG 350 Da
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 350 Da PEG spacer can be used for live-cell imaging of carbohydrate receptor dynamics due to its far-red emission and minimal autofluorescence.