Properties
Description
Iodoacetate-PEG-chitosan is a 20 kDa chitosan hybrid (98% purity) incorporating iodoacetate handles. Handling protocols should emphasize moisture prevention and reduced freeze-thaw cycling.
Molecular Weight
PEG: 20 kDa
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
Through selective thiol conjugation, iodoacetate-PEG-chitosan creates reversible crosslinks essential for redox-responsive hydrogel disintegration.
Storage
Store at -20°C, protect from light and moisture.