Properties
Description
SH-PEG-chitosan, a thiolated 1 kDa derivative (98%), requires argon-purged containers. Oxygen exposure during processing causes disulfide dimerization.
Molecular Weight
PEG: 1 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
This thiolated polymer enhances mucoadhesive properties through disulfide bridging with cysteine-rich mucosal proteins.
Storage
Store at -20°C, protect from light and moisture.