Properties
Description
Nitrophenyl carbonate-PEG-chitosan, also referred to as chitosan-PEG-nitrophenyl carbonate, is an experimental conjugate where chitosan—a chitin-based glycan—is derivatized with a 2 kDa PEG spacer and nitrophenyl carbonate. This assembly benefits from chitosan's adhesion, PEG's hydrophilicity, and nitrophenyl carbonate's reactivity.
Molecular Weight
PEG: 2 kDa
Functional Group
Nitrophenyl carbonate
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
Chitosan-PEG-nitrophenyl carbonate can be used to characterize thiol-gold binding kinetics using variable PEG arm lengths in nanoparticle assembly.
Storage
Store at -20°C, protect from light and moisture.