Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate A

• CAT Number: C000333
• CAS Number: 39455-18-0
• Molecular Formula: (C₁₄H₂₃NO₁₅S)n • xNa
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Chondroitin 4-Sulfate Sodium Salt; Chondroitin Sulfate A Sodium Salt
• Solubility: Methanol (Slightly, Heated, Sonicated), Water (Soluble, Heated, Sonicated)
• Appearance: White to Pale Beige Solid
• Storage: 4°C, Hygroscopic

Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate A (CAT: C000333) is employed to investigate the additive effect of chondroitin sulfate and chitosan on drug release from calcium-induced alginate gel beads. This research contributes to understanding how these compounds can potentially influence the controlled release of drugs from hydrogel formulations. By studying the interactions between sodium chondroitin sulfate A, chitosan, and alginate, researchers aim to optimize drug delivery systems with improved properties for various applications, ranging from pharmaceuticals to biomedical and tissue engineering fields.

Reference

Murata, Y., et al.: J. Controlled Release, 38, 101 (1996);