The present invention provides hydrophobic heparin conjugates that are
soluble in organic solvents but not in water, a method of preparing them,
and a method of using them. Particularly, the present invention provides
hydrophobic heparin conjugates that are prepared by covalently binding a
polymer to heparin and a hydrophobic agent to the polymer. The
hydrophobic heparin conjugates of the present invention maintain a good
antithrombogenic effect and are insoluble in water due to their
hydrophobicity, so they can be effectively used as coating agents for
modifying the surfaces of medical devices.