10nm Methyl (methoxy-PEG5000-SH) Gold Nanorods

For assay teams comparing nanoparticle options for localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR), assay development, and non-specific binding control, the 10 nm methoxy-PEG gold nanorods format keeps selection focused on particle material, size, shape and chemistry.

Gold nanorods provide an anisotropic plasmonic nanoparticle format for localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) experiments and biomolecular surface modification workflows. The listed optical maximum of 770 nm can help compare related rod formats.

The methoxy-PEG surface is intended for workflows where reduced non-specific protein binding is important. It is particularly useful as a control particle or as a comparison point against reactive or protein-binding nanoparticle surfaces.

The supplied description notes controlled particle sizing and dynamic light scattering assessment of size and monodispersity. That context is useful for assays where optical response, conjugate behavior or particle-size comparisons need to be reproducible.

The application profile includes localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR), assay development, and non-specific binding control. These terms reflect the supported scientific workflows for this listing and help scientists compare related products by use case, not by material alone.

The small particle size is useful when compact labels, high particle number or minimal steric footprint are important selection factors. Compared with spherical gold particles, nanorods are selected when anisotropic optical response and PEG-linked surface chemistry are part of the experimental design.

For gold nanorod workflows, compare amine, carboxyl and methoxy-PEG surfaces as well as the listed optical maximum. Surface chemistry should be selected according to the coupling strategy or control role required by the experiment.

For procurement and product selection, compare this item with related entries by material, size, surface chemistry, formulation and the application terms shown in the product data rather than by product name alone.

Application areas

• Localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) sensing and optical nanoparticle studies
• Assay development and comparison of nanoparticle size or surface chemistry
• Control experiments focused on low or reduced non-specific binding