Properties
Description
This high-purity (≥95%) reagent features the near-infrared fluorescent dye Cyanine 7 conjugated to lactosyl via a 350 Da polyethylene glycol (PEG) spacer for in vitro and in vivo carbohydrate targeting studies.
Molecular Weight
PEG 350 Da
Source
Chemical synthesis
Functional Group
Cyanine7
Solubility
Cyanine 7-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 7-PEG-lactosyl with PEG 350 Da can be used in biomedical imaging to develop near-infrared fluorescent probes for deep tissue imaging of the liver, utilizing lactosyl targeting and PEG for solubility.