Properties
Description
This product consists of DTPA linked to lactosyl using a 550 Da PEG chain, offered at a purity of ≥95% for research exploring metal-based applications with carbohydrate-specific delivery.
Molecular Weight
PEG 550 Da
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
Lactosyl-PEG-DTPA 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
Lactosyl-PEG-DTPA with a 550 Da PEG spacer can be employed to label nanoparticles with a carbohydrate ligand and a DTPA moiety for tracking their distribution in cellular environments via MRI.