Properties
Description
This well-defined (≥95% pure) bioconjugate comprises an isocyanate group and lactosyl connected by a 1 kDa polyethylene glycol (PEG) spacer, enabling specific amine labeling with carbohydrate targeting.
Molecular Weight
PEG 1 kDa
Source
Chemical synthesis
Functional Group
Isocyanate
Solubility
Isocyanate-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
Isocyanate conjugated to lactosyl with a 1 kDa PEG spacer can be used to synthesize carbohydrate-based hydrogels with controlled ligand density for cell adhesion studies.