Properties
Description
This high-purity (≥95%) reagent features poly(lactic acid) (PLA) conjugated to lactosyl via a 350 Da polyethylene glycol (PEG) spacer for studies involving biodegradable polymers and carbohydrate interactions.
Molecular Weight
PEG 350 Da
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
PLA-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
PLA-PEG-lactosyl with PEG 350 Da can be used in drug delivery and biomedical engineering to develop biodegradable nanoparticles and microspheres for controlled drug release, utilizing the lactosyl group for liver targeting and short PEG chains for solubility.