Properties
Description
Termed mannose-PEG-glycyrrhetinic acid (glycyrrhetinic acid-PEG-mannose), this synthetic compound is produced by linking mannose to glycyrrhetinic acid through a 5 kDa PEG bridge, integrating mannose's receptor engagement, PEG's solubility, and glycyrrhetinic acid's function.
Molecular Weight
PEG: 5 kDa
Functional Group
Glycyrrhetinic 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.
Applications
Mannose-PEG-glycyrrhetinic acid can be used to develop dopamine-mediated underwater adhesives with self-healing capabilities.