PhotoChitosan®
Methacrylated Chitosan
Catalog #5428, #5441, #5442, #5443
PhotoChitosan®
Methacrylated Chitosan
Catalog #5428, #5441, #5442, #5443
PhotoChitosan® is 100 mg of a lyophilized, sterile, methacrylated chitosan. PhotoChitosan provides 3D hydrogels with the unique attributes to be prepared at various concentrations and photocrosslinked (requires photoinitiator) to provide various gel stiffness.
Product Description
Advanced Biomatrix offers PhotoChitosan®, a purified and lyophilized methacrylated chitosan powder for photocrosslinkable hydrogels. PhotoChitosan® is a highly versatile solution designed for researchers and scientists seeking advanced materials for tissue engineering, drug delivery, and regenerative medicine applications. PhotoChitosan® provides 3D tunable gels with the unique attributes to be prepared at various concentrations and crosslinked to provide various gel stiffnesses.
PhotoChitosan® is offered in convenient kits that include a selected photoinitiator, provided separately as a powder. This allows for customization and precise control over the crosslinking process.
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Item |
Catalog Number |
Photoinitiator Included |
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PhotoChitosan |
5428-100mg |
N/A |
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PhotoChitosan with LAP |
5441-1KIT |
LAP (405nm) |
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PhotoChitosan with Ruthenium |
5442-1KIT |
Ruthenium (400-450nm) |
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PhotoChitosan with Irgacure |
5443-1KIT |
Irgacure (365nm) |
PhotoChitosan® is produced from deacetylated chitosan where the chitosan is then modified by reacting the hydroxyl groups of chitosan with the methacrylate functional groups, forming a strong covalent bond.
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Parameter, Testing, and Methods |
PhotosChitosan |
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Sterilization Method |
Filtration |
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Degree of Methacrylation |
5-15% |
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Form |
Lyophilized powder |
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Package Size |
100mg |
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Storage Temperature |
-20°C |
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Shelf Life |
Minimum 6 months from date of receipt |
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Purity – SDS Page |
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pH |
6.0 (when reconstituted in 1X PBS) |
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Osmolality (mOsmo H2O/kg) |
< 20 |
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Molecular Weight, Mw (kDa) |
400-600 |
Available now and in stock.
Directions for Use
PhotoChitosan with LAP Directions for Use
PhotoChitosan with Irgacure Directions for Use
PhotoChitosan with Ruthenium Directions for Use
NOTE: For LAP photoinitiator, the basic recommendations will result in a ~0.03% final LAP concentration. For some applications, such as DLP printing, the final LAP concentration should be increased to ~0.25-0.5% to accelerate and improve crosslinking.
Product Certificate of Analysis
Product Disclaimer
This product is for R&D use only and is not intended for human or other uses. Please consult the Material Safety Data Sheet for information regarding hazards and safe handling practices.
