Description

Starburst (Pamam) Dendrimer, Generation 8, 5 Wt. % Solution In Methyl Alcohol is a high-generation, monodisperse, hyperbranched polymer solution designed for advanced research and development. This product is critical for applications requiring precise, nanoscale molecular architecture and a high density of surface functional groups. It is primarily needed by researchers and formulators in the fields of nanomedicine, drug delivery, gene therapy, and advanced materials science.

Application

• Drug Delivery & Nanomedicine: As a versatile nanocarrier for the encapsulation and targeted delivery of therapeutic agents, including anticancer drugs and nucleic acids.
• Gene Transfection: Utilized as a non-viral vector for complexing and delivering DNA or RNA into cells for gene therapy and research applications.
• Diagnostic Imaging: Serving as a scaffold for attaching multiple contrast agent molecules (e.g., for MRI) to create highly sensitive imaging probes.
• Catalysis: Acting as a nanoreactor or support for catalytic sites due to its well-defined internal cavities and high surface area.
• Surface Modification & Coatings: Used to create functional thin films or modify material surfaces to impart specific chemical properties.
• Sensor Technology: Employed in the development of chemical and biological sensors due to its ability to be functionalized with various receptor molecules.
• Advanced Polymers & Composites: As a cross-linking agent or additive to enhance the properties of polymers and composite materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Starburst (Pamam) Dendrimer, Generation 8, 5 Wt. % Solution In Methyl Alcohol
CAS No.	163442-71-5
Molecular Formula	C2570H5142N770O770 (core structure)
Molecular Weight	~233,000 g/mol (theoretical)
Synonyms	PAMAM Dendrimer, Generation 8; Poly(amidoamine) Dendrimer, G8; Starburst Dendrimer, G8; PAMAM G8-OH; DendriPure PAMAM G8; Amino-terminated PAMAM Dendrimer, Generation 8; 5% PAMAM G8 in Methanol
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Quality Control

Our dendrimer solutions are produced and tested under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity for sensitive research applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as concentration, solvent content, and functional group analysis. Quality is verified using advanced analytical techniques including size-exclusion chromatography (SEC), NMR, and mass spectrometry.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C. The solution is highly volatile due to the methanol solvent and should be handled in a well-ventilated area. For long-term stability, consider storage under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow solution
Concentration	5 wt. % in Methyl Alcohol
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (SEC)	> 95% (Dendrimer content)
Solvent Content (GC)	Balance
Functional Groups	Primary amine surface groups (theoretical: 1024 NH2)
Molecular Weight	~233,000 g/mol (theoretical)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.