Properties
Description
This well-defined (≥95% pure) bioconjugate comprises Cyanine 7.5 and lactosyl connected by a 1 kDa polyethylene glycol (PEG) spacer, enabling advanced near-infrared fluorescent visualization of carbohydrate interactions.
Molecular Weight
PEG 1 kDa
Source
Chemical synthesis
Functional Group
Cyanine 7.5
Solubility
Cyanine 7.5-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 7.5 conjugated to lactosyl with a 1 kDa PEG spacer can be used for in vitro near-infrared fluorescence microscopy to visualize the internalization of carbohydrate-targeted probes.