Properties
Description
This well-defined (≥95% pure) bioconjugate comprises a bromide group and xanthan gum connected by a 1 kDa polyethylene glycol (PEG) spacer, enabling site-specific modification of polysaccharides with halide chemistry.
Molecular Weight
PEG 1 kDa
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
Bromide-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
Bromide functionalized xanthan via a 1 kDa PEG spacer can be used to attach fluorescent labels or other reporter molecules to the polysaccharide for imaging studies.
Storage
Store at -20°C, protect from light.