Product Details
Molecular Formula
(C5H9NO4)x
Appearance
White to off‑white powder.
Grade
Pharmaceutical grade
Standard
In-house standard
Description
A high‑molecular‑weight, water‑soluble, biodegradable polyamide composed of D‑ and L‑glutamic acid units linked by γ‑peptide bonds.
Stability and Storage Conditions
Chemically stable under normal conditions; avoid strong oxidants.
Solubility
Freely soluble in water.
Storage
Keep in a cool, dry place, protected from light.
Applications
Used as a biocompatible, anionic polymer to form polyelectrolyte shells for nanocapsules, enabling sustained‑release drug delivery; also acts as a moisturising agent in topical formulations.
Color
White to off‑white powder.
SMILES
[C@@H](N)(C(=O)O)CCC(=O)O |&1:0,r|
InChI
InChI=1/C5H9NO4/c6-3(5(9)10)1-2-4(7)8/h3H,1-2,6H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)/t3-/s3
InChI Key
WHUUTDBJXJRKMK-ZJPLZJKBNA-N