Properties
Description
This high-purity (≥95%) indocyanine green-lactosyl conjugate utilizes a 3 kDa polyethylene glycol (PEG) linker for diverse research applications involving near-infrared fluorescent detection of carbohydrate interactions in vivo.
Molecular Weight
PEG 3 kDa
Source
Chemical synthesis
Functional Group
Indocyanine green
Solubility
Indocyanine green-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
Indocyanine green conjugated to lactosyl with a 3 kDa PEG spacer can be utilized to study the photothermal effects of the dye upon binding to carbohydrate receptors on cells.