Properties
Description
Valeric acid-chitosan, or chitosan-valeric acid, is an investigational compound where valeric acid is conjugated to chitosan—a chitin-sourced biopolymer. The product retains chitosan's biocompatibility while incorporating valeric acid's chemical behavior.
Functional Group
Valeric acid
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-valeric acid can be used to study short-chain fatty acid delivery mechanisms in gut microbiota models.
Storage
Store at -20°C, protect from light and moisture.