Properties
Description
This well-defined (≥95% pure) bioconjugate comprises a benzaldehyde group and xanthan gum connected by a 1 kDa polyethylene glycol (PEG) spacer, enabling aldehyde-specific modification of polysaccharides for bioconjugation.
Molecular Weight
PEG 1 kDa
Source
Chemical synthesis
Functional Group
Benzaldehyde
Solubility
Benzaldehyde-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
Benzaldehyde functionalized xanthan via a 1 kDa PEG spacer can be used to synthesize polysaccharide-drug conjugates that release their payload under specific pH conditions due to imine hydrolysis.
Storage
Store at -20°C, protect from light.