Properties
Description
This high-purity (≥95%) reagent features polystyrene, a synthetic polymer, conjugated to lactosyl via a 350 Da polyethylene glycol (PEG) spacer for studies involving polymer surfaces and carbohydrate interactions.
Molecular Weight
PEG 350 Da
Source
Chemical synthesis
Functional Group
Polystyrene
Solubility
Polystyrene-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
Polystyrene conjugated to lactosyl with a 350 Da PEG spacer can be used to study the initial adhesion kinetics of carbohydrate-presenting nanoparticles to lectin-coated surfaces.