Properties
Description
The C18-stearate-PEG-chitosan composite (350 Da molecular architecture, 98% validated purity) necessitates refrigerated desiccated preservation protocols with controlled dissolution parameters to mitigate lipid oxidation pathways.
Functional Group
C18 stearic acid
Form
Solid or viscous liquid
Impurities
No visible impurities to the naked eye.
Solubility
This product is soluble in most organic solvents, such as DCM, DMF, DMSO, and THF, and exhibits excellent solubility in water.
Stability
It is stable under its storage temperature.
Quality Level
Research level
Applications
C18 stearic acid-PEG-chitosan leverages hydrophobic interactions between its stearic acid chains to stabilize drug-loaded micelles, while PEG enhances colloidal stability in physiological environments.
Storage
Store at -20°C, protect from light and moisture.