Properties
Description
This well-defined (≥95% pure) bioconjugate comprises PNIPAAm and lactosyl connected by a 1 kDa polyethylene glycol (PEG) spacer, enabling research on thermoresponsive materials with carbohydrate ligands.
Molecular Weight
PEG 1 kDa
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
PNIPAAm-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
PNIPAAm conjugated to lactosyl with a 1 kDa PEG spacer can be used to design and characterize nanoparticles with dual responsiveness to both carbohydrate binding and temperature.