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Dextran, MW ca 40,000
Dextran, MW ca 40,000
Dextran, MW ca 40,000
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Dextran, MW ca 40,000

Dextran, CAS # 9004-54-0, is a glucose polymer. It is mainly used to increase electronegativity and reduce erythrocyte aggregation and platelet adhesiveness (anticoagulant activity). | CAS: 9004-54-0 | (C6H9O5)n(C6H10O5)m | 504.44 g/mol
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Catalog number J63690.09
also known as J63690-09
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS9004-54-0
IUPAC NameDextran
Molecular Formula(C6H9O5)n(C6H10O5)m
SMILESO[C@@H]1[C@@H](O)[C@@H](-*)O[C@H](CO[C@H]2O[C@H](CO-*)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O-*)[C@H]2O)[C@H]1O
MDL NumberMFCD00130935
SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)White to cream
Sulfated Ash≤2%
FormPowder
pH4.0-7.0
Molecular Weight35,000-45,000
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Dextran is used in a bead form to aid in bioreactor applications, some size-exclusion chromatography matrices and in osmotic stress technique study involved in biological molecules. It can be used as a stabilizing coating to protect metal nanoparticles from oxidation.

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General Description

  • Dextran is a glucose polymer biosynthesized by the non-pathogenic Leuconostoc mesenteroides

Application

  • Dextran is a complex branched glucan that can be used to enhance electronegativity and reduce erythrocyte aggregation and platelet adhesiveness (anticoagulant activity)
  • This compound promotes the activation of plasminogen by inhibiting α-2 antiplasmin
  • Dextran can be used to reduce thrombosis in animal models
  • It is used in osmotic stress techniques where osmotic pressure is applied to biological molecules
  • Dextran can be used as an immobilization agent in biosensors
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