Properties
Description
Lipoic acid-PEG-mannose, or mannose-PEG-lipoic acid, represents a research-focused hybrid molecule where mannose is conjugated via a 1 kDa PEG chain to lipoic acid, merging carbohydrate targeting, polymer solubility, and thiol reactivity.
Molecular Weight
PEG: 1 kDa
Functional Group
Lipoic 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-lipoic acid can be used to develop dynamic hydrogels through pH-sensitive Schiff base formation with amine-rich biomolecules.