Properties
Description
This research compound, termed either mannose-PEG-lipoic acid or lipoic acid-PEG-mannose, incorporates a 2 kDa PEG spacer between mannose and lipoic acid, utilizing their respective receptor binding, biocompatibility, and functionalization capabilities.
Molecular Weight
PEG: 2 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 optimize protein immobilization efficiency on sensor surfaces using amine-reactive spacer arms.