Properties
Description
This product consists of lipoic acid linked to xanthan gum using a 550 Da PEG chain, offered at a purity of ≥95% for applications in nanoparticle functionalization and self-assembly research.
Molecular Weight
PEG 550 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 550 Da is utilized in developing redox-responsive drug delivery systems, leveraging lipoic acid’s disulfide bonds that can be cleaved under reductive conditions.
Storage
Store at -20°C, protect from light.