Properties
Description
Designed for scientific investigations, this reagent features Cyanine 5.5 conjugated to lactosyl via a 2 kDa PEG chain, ensuring high purity (≥95%) for consistent fluorescent labeling of carbohydrate-binding targets.
Molecular Weight
PEG 2 kDa
Source
Chemical synthesis
Functional Group
Cyanine 5.5
Solubility
Cyanine 5.5-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 5.5-PEG-lactosyl with PEG 2 kDa is valuable in optical diagnostics for developing probes that provide high-resolution images of liver tissues, benefiting from extended PEG for reduced immunogenicity.