Hyaluronic Acid (HA), MW 100K is a low-molecular-weight, naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan. It offers strong water-binding and hydrophilic properties with convenient solution processing which specifically support drug delivery, hydrogel development, polymer modification, and biomaterial research.
Key Features and Benefits
- Low Molecular Weight: MW 100K provides lower solution viscosity and easier processing than higher-MW HA grades.
- Hydrophilic Polymer: HA strongly interacts with water and forms highly hydrated polymer systems.
- Solution Processability: Lower molecular weight supports convenient preparation and handling of HA solutions.
- Extracellular Matrix Component: HA is a naturally occurring component of extracellular matrices and biological fluids.
- Biodegradable: HA undergoes degradation through enzymatic and non-enzymatic pathways.
- Chemical Functionality: Carboxyl and hydroxyl groups provide sites for derivatization and functional material development.
Applications
- Drug Delivery: Supports development of HA-based carriers, matrices, and drug delivery systems.
- Hydrogel Research: Serves as a building block for crosslinked and modified HA-based hydrogels.
- Polymer Modification: Supports preparation of functional HA derivatives through chemical modification.
- Tissue Engineering: Provides an extracellular matrix-associated polymer for biomaterial development.
- Biomaterial Research: Supports coatings, matrices, composites, and other functional HA-based systems.
Storage and Handling
- Storage: Store at –20 °C in a fully sealed container under dry conditions.
- Handling: Protect from moisture and excessive heat to maintain molecular weight and polymer integrity.
This product combines low molecular weight with strong hydration and convenient processing and specifically supports drug delivery, hydrogel development, polymer modification, tissue engineering, and functional biomaterial research.
AxisPharm offers 5000+ PEG Linkers with high purity. Different kinds of PEG Reagents may be available by custom synthesis.
