Properties
Description
A specialized bioconjugate with ≥95% purity, this product links a vinylsulfone group to xanthan gum through a 4 kDa PEG spacer for controlled thiol-based modification of this polysaccharide.
Molecular Weight
PEG 4 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 4 kDa PEG spacer can be used to study the formation of polysaccharide-based nanocarriers through electrostatic interactions with positively charged molecules.
Storage
Store at -20°C, protect from light.