Properties
Description
This high-purity (≥95%) reagent features poly(tert-butyl acrylate) (PtBA) conjugated to lactosyl via a 350 Da polyethylene glycol (PEG) spacer for studies involving hydrophobic polymers and carbohydrate interactions.
Molecular Weight
PEG 350 Da
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
PtBA-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
PtBA (poly(tert-butyl acrylate)) conjugated to lactosyl with a 350 Da PEG spacer can be used to develop pH-sensitive nanoparticles with carbohydrate targeting for controlled release of encapsulated cargo in acidic environments like lysosomes.
