Properties
Description
This well-defined (≥95% pure) bioconjugate comprises tretinoin and xanthan gum connected by a 1 kDa polyethylene glycol (PEG) spacer, enabling research on polysaccharide-drug conjugates for retinoids.
Molecular Weight
PEG 1 kDa
Source
Chemical synthesis
Functional Group
Tretinoin
Solubility
Tretinoin-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
Tretinoin conjugated to xanthan via a 1 kDa PEG spacer can be used to target the delivery of tretinoin to specific skin layers using polysaccharide carriers.
Storage
Store at -20°C, protect from light.