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Gold nanoparticles

5 nm diameter, OD 1, stabilized suspension in citrate buffer

Synonym(s):

Au NP, Gold Colloid

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MDL number:
MFCD00003436
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
329765541
NACRES:
NA.23

form

nanoparticles
suspension

contains

stabilizer (Proprietary Surfactant)

concentration

~5.5E+13 particles/mL

OD

1

diameter

5 nm

λmax

510-520 nm

PDI

<0.2

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[Au]

InChI

1S/Au

InChI key

PCHJSUWPFVWCPO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are colloidal nanoparticles with multiple surface functionalities that can be used in the development of new biomaterials. AuNP has a spherical structure with a large surface to volume ratio and excellent biocompatibility. It is majorly used in a variety of biomedical applications ranging from diagnostics to drug delivery.

Application

Ideal for adsorption of thiolated ligands such as oligonucleotides and polyethylene glycols. Also, due to the increased stability, these gold nanoparticles are ideal for use in physical and optical applications. Note: This product is not ideal for protein adsorption. For gold nanoparticles suitable for adsorption of proteins and other ligands for conjugate development, please see our gold nanoparticles stabilized in PBS.

This material is highly monodisperse (<12% variability in size and shape), and provides significantly improved surface reactivity. Applications include Surface Enhanced Raman Lables, Sensing/Detection, Biological Targeting, Plasmonics and Electronics.

Legal Information

Product of CytoDiagnostics, Inc.

Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

nwg

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Gold nanoparticles: synthesis and applications in drug delivery
Khan AK, et al.
Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 13(7), 1169-1177 (2014)
Gold nanoparticles: preparation, properties, and applications in bionanotechnology
Yeh Y, et al.
Nanoscale, 4(6), 1871-1880 (2012)

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