Properties
Description
This well-defined (≥95% pure) bioconjugate comprises a vinylsulfone group and xanthan gum connected by a 1 kDa polyethylene glycol (PEG) spacer, enabling thiol-specific modification of polysaccharides for bioconjugation.
Molecular Weight
PEG 1 kDa
Source
Chemical synthesis
Functional Group
Vinylsulfone
Solubility
Vinylsulfone-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
Vinylsulfone functionalized xanthan via a 1 kDa PEG spacer can be used to synthesize polysaccharide-drug conjugates with controlled release properties based on thiol-mediated degradation.
Storage
Store at -20°C, protect from light.