Properties
Description
Termed mannose-PEG-linoleic acid (linoleic acid-PEG-mannose), this synthetic compound is produced by linking mannose to linoleic acid through a 5 kDa PEG bridge, integrating mannose's receptor engagement, PEG's biocompatibility, and linoleic acid's function.
Molecular Weight
PEG: 5 kDa
Functional Group
Linoleic acid
Form
Solid or viscous liquid
Impurities
No visible impurities to the naked eye.
Solubility
This product is soluble in most organic solvents, such as DCM, DMF, DMSO, and THF, and exhibits excellent solubility in water.
Applications
Mannose-PEG-linoleic acid can be used to engineer valeric acid prodrugs with pH-dependent release profiles.