Properties
Description
This high-purity (≥95%) reagent features the near-infrared fluorescent dye Cyanine 7.5 conjugated to lactosyl via a 350 Da polyethylene glycol (PEG) spacer for advanced in vitro and in vivo carbohydrate targeting studies.
Molecular Weight
PEG 350 Da
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 350 Da PEG spacer can be used for deep tissue imaging of carbohydrate receptor expression in in vitro 3D cell culture models due to its near-infrared emission.