Properties
Description
Designed for scientific investigations, this reagent features a methacrylate group conjugated to xanthan gum via a 2 kDa PEG chain, ensuring high purity (≥95%) for consistent studies on polymerizable polysaccharides for hydrogel matrices.
Molecular Weight
PEG 2 kDa
Source
Chemical synthesis
Functional Group
Methacrylate
Solubility
Methacrylate-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
Methacrylate functionalized xanthan via a 2 kDa PEG spacer can be employed to develop stimuli-responsive hydrogels that undergo swelling or shrinking in response to environmental changes.
Storage
Store at -20°C, protect from light.