Properties
Description
Ornithine-PEG-chitosan attaches ornithine residues to chitosan (550 Da PEG, 98% purity). Functional preservation mandates dry conditions with infrequent solubilization/lyophilization.
Molecular Weight
PEG: 550 Da
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
The poly-ornithine functionalization enables chitosan to destabilize microbial cell membranes via electrostatic interactions.
Storage
Store at -20°C, protect from light and moisture.