Properties
Description
Polystyrene-PEG-chitosan, a modified chitosan with a molecular weight of 350 Da and 98% purity, incorporates polystyrene functional groups. Proper handling involves keeping it dry and limiting dissolution and lyophilization to ensure stability.
Functional Group
Polystyrene
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
Polystyrene-PEG-chitosan enhances drug payload protection through polystyrene's rigid core structure while maintaining biocompatibility via PEG-chitosan's hydrophilic surface modification.
Storage
Store at -20°C, protect from light and moisture.