Properties
Description
PMMA-chondroitin sulfate copolymer is synthesized through radical polymerization, embedding chondroitin sulfate within polymethyl methacrylate's structural framework without chain scission.
Glycan Name
Chondroitin sulfate
Glycan Structure
The glycan structure of chondroitin sulfate (CS) is a sulfated glycosaminoglycan (GAG) composed of repeating disaccharide units. Each unit consists of:
N-acetyl-D-galactosamine (GalNAc) (β1→4 linked)
D-glucuronic acid (GlcA) (β1→22 linked)
Source
Chemical synthesis
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.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR.
Applications
Chondroitin sulfate-polymethyl methacrylate can be used for its potential to engineer thermoplastic blends for orthopedic implant coatings.