Properties
Description
This well-defined (≥95% pure) bioconjugate comprises cholesterol and xanthan gum connected by a 1 kDa polyethylene glycol (PEG) spacer, enabling research on sterol-polysaccharide conjugates.
Molecular Weight
PEG 1 kDa
Source
Chemical synthesis
Functional Group
Cholesterol
Solubility
Cholesterol-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
Cholesterol conjugated to xanthan via a 1 kDa PEG spacer can be used to improve the stability of polysaccharide-based nanoparticles in biological fluids.
Storage
Store at -20°C, protect from light.