Properties
Description
This high-purity (≥95%) reagent features a lipoic acid moiety conjugated to xanthan gum via a 350 Da polyethylene glycol (PEG) spacer for surface modification and conjugation strategies.
Molecular Weight
PEG 350 Da
Source
Chemical synthesis
Functional Group
Lipoic acid
Solubility
Lipoic acid-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
Lipoic acid reagent, Lipoic acid-PEG-xanthan with PEG 350 Da can be used in biochemistry and nanotechnology for developing self-assembled monolayers and nanoparticles, as lipoic acid binds strongly to gold surfaces, with PEG-xanthan enhancing solubility.
Storage
Store at -20°C, protect from light.