Properties
Description
Termed mannose-PEG-valeric acid (valeric acid-PEG-mannose), this synthetic compound is produced by linking mannose to valeric acid through a 5 kDa PEG bridge, integrating mannose's receptor engagement, PEG's hydrophilicity, and valeric acid's function.
Molecular Weight
PEG: 5 kDa
Functional Group
Valeric acid
Form
Solid or viscous liquid
Impurities
No visible impurities to the naked eye.
Solubility
This product is soluble in most organic solvents, such as DCM, DMF, DMSO, and THF, and exhibits excellent solubility in water.
Applications
Mannose-PEG-valeric acid can be used to study linoleic acid phase behavior in mixed lipid nanoparticle formulations.