Catalog Number
ACMA00003295
Product Name
Stearic acid-modified branched polyethylenimine
Category
Hydrophilic Polymers
Synonyms
Stearic acid-PEI, Stearic-PEI25K, Stearic acid-functionalized PEI
Description
All polyethylene imine polymers are hydrophilic and may contain approx. 30% hydrated water.
Molecular Formula
H(NHCH2CH2)nNHCOCH2(CH2)15CH3
Application
Stearic acid-modified branched polyethylenimine was derived from Sigma-Aldrich Product 408727. Based upon an approximate Mw of 25,000 for the branched PEI, Product 900946 is approximately 60% functionalized with stearic acid units (by NMR).
Features And Benefits
They can interact with or be dissolved by water or other polar substances.