Properties
Description
This high-purity (≥95%) reagent features a tetrazine (TZ) group conjugated to xanthan gum via a 350 Da polyethylene glycol (PEG) spacer for inverse electron-demand Diels-Alder reactions.
Molecular Weight
PEG 350 Da
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
TZ-PEG-xanthan 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.
Stability
The product is stable for 1 year when stored at the recommended temperature in powder.
Quality Level
Research grade
Applications
TZ-PEG-xanthan with PEG 350 Da can be used in bioorthogonal chemistry and chemical biology for labeling and imaging biomolecules, utilizing the tetrazine group’s rapid and selective reaction with trans-cyclooctene (TCO)-tagged molecules and PEG-xanthan’s solubility.
Storage
Store at -20°C, protect from light.