We used the HPLC to purify the product from the AZT chlorination, and, our preliminary results look good! NMR and Mass Spectrometry will tell us for certain in a day or two, when we get to them. We also used the LPLC (low pressure liquid chromatograph) to resolve our attempts at conjugating folic acid to polyethylene gycol (PEG). The product was indeed there, but I haven't looked closely at the results yet. All I know is that, because the PEG has an amine on each end that can react with the activated folic acid, I was supposed to add the folic acid to the PEG to prevent PEG from reacting both of the amines with folic acid. According to Tony, though, we still got our product, so all is well. And, since I am a pro at running that reaction (this was time three), I could always make more. No screw ups this time, I hope. I make no promises.
The suite that I live in will finally be getting its other two residents; Julia and Lisa arrive from Austria sometime tonight. I am excited to meet them and the other Austrian students, nine in total. One of them will be in the lab with me upstairs; it should be interesting.
Currently reading: Eats, Shoots & Leaves by Lynne Truss. Hilarious, perfect for those who mourn what grammar and punctuation have become in this day and age.
Listening to: The Middle by Jimmy Eat World. Love it!
Catch you later!
- Rachel
yaay your listening to my favorite song!
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