Properties
Description
This research tool provides a highly pure (≥95%) PPS derivative of lactosyl, connected by a 5 kDa polyethylene glycol (PEG) chain for research on stimuli-responsive carriers with carbohydrate targeting.
Molecular Weight
PEG 5 kDa
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
PPS-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
PPS conjugated to lactosyl with a 5 kDa PEG spacer can be employed to develop injectable hydrogels with carbohydrate targeting functionalities for localized delivery.