P3418

Poly-(α,β)-DL-aspartic acid sodium salt

mol wt 2,000-11,000

• Synonym(s): Aspartic acid homopolymer sodium salt
• CAS Number: 94525-01-6
• UNSPSC Code: 12352209
• NACRES: NA.26
• MDL number: MFCD00166658

Properties

• form: powder
• Quality Segment: 200
• mol wt: 2,000-11,000
• color: white to off-white
• storage temp.: −20°C

Description

Application

• Improving the effectiveness of (-)-epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) against rabbit atherosclerosis by EGCG-loaded nanoparticles prepared from chitosan and polyaspartic acid.: This research highlights the development of nanoparticles using polyaspartic acid to enhance the bioavailability and therapeutic effect of EGCG in treating atherosclerosis (Hong et al., 2014).


• Polyaspartate, a biodegradable chelant that improves the phytoremediation potential of poplar in a highly metal-contaminated agricultural soil.: The study evaluates the use of polyaspartate in enhancing the phytoremediation capabilities of poplar trees, showcasing its environmental application for soil decontamination (Lingua et al., 2014).


• Modulation of calcium oxalate dihydrate growth by selective crystal-face binding of phosphorylated osteopontin and polyaspartate peptide showing occlusion by sectoral (compositional) zoning.: This research investigates the role of polyaspartate in modulating the growth of calcium oxalate crystals, with implications for understanding kidney stone formation (Chien et al., 2009).

Preparation Note

Prepared by thermal polycondensation.

Analysis Note

Molecular weight based on viscosity.

Other Notes

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Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable