Properties
Description
Characterized by its high purity (≥95%), this reagent facilitates the combination of a sterol and a polysaccharide for biomaterial applications using a 10 kDa PEG spacer.
Molecular Weight
PEG 10 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 10 kDa PEG spacer can be utilized to develop long-circulating polysaccharide-based nanoparticles with enhanced cellular association.
Storage
Store at -20°C, protect from light.