Properties
Description
R8-PEG-chitosan, or chitosan-PEG-R8 peptide, is a research-grade construct where chitosan—a chitin-derived polymer—is modified with a 2 kDa PEG spacer and R8, integrating mucoadhesion, solubility, and ligand activity.
Molecular Weight
PEG: 2 kDa
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-R8 peptide can be used to analyze mitochondrial delivery efficiency using membrane potential-sensitive probes.
Storage
Store at -20°C, protect from light and moisture.