Properties
Description
This product consists of a thiol group linked to xanthan gum using a 550 Da PEG chain, offered at a purity of ≥95% for research exploring thiol-modified polysaccharides for bioconjugation.
Molecular Weight
PEG 550 Da
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
SH-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
SH functionalized xanthan via a 550 Da PEG spacer can be employed to investigate the effect of linker length on the formation of disulfide crosslinked polysaccharide networks for hydrogel formation.
Storage
Store at -20°C, protect from light.