Properties
Description
This high-purity (≥95%) reagent features the lipid DPPE (1,2-dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine) conjugated to lactosyl via a 350 Da polyethylene glycol (PEG) spacer for studies involving liposome targeting and carbohydrate recognition.
Molecular Weight
PEG 350 Da
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
DPPE-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
DPPE-PEG-lactosyl with PEG 350 Da is used in drug delivery and nanomedicine research to develop targeted liposomal formulations, utilizing lactosyl groups for cell-specific targeting and short PEG chains for improved solubility.