| A polysaccharide composed of glucose molecules used as an antithrombotic to reduce blood viscosity and as a volume expander in anemia. Studies show that it inhibits the mannose receptor-mediated clearance of tissue-type plasminogen activator (t-PA). Synonyms: Dextrans, DEX 500, Detrax 40, Dextranen, Dextraven, Eudextran, Expandex, G 75, Gentran, Gentran 40, Hemodex, Hyscon, Hyskon, Infucoll, Intrader, Intradex, LMD, LMWD, LU 122, LVD, Longasteril 70, Macrodex, Macrose, Oncovertin N, Onkotin, PL 1S, Plasmafusin, Plasmodex, Plavolex, Polyglucin, Polyglusol, Promit, Rheodextran, Rheoisodex, Rheomacrodex, Rheopolyglucin, Rheopolyglucine, Rheorondex, Rheotran, Rondex, Serva G, T 10, T 110, T 150, T 20, T 250, T 4, T 40, T 5, T 500, T 6, T 70, Ultradex, alpha-Dextran, Dextran 1.5, Dextran 10, Dextran 1000, Dextran 10000, Dextran 110, Dextran 15, Dextran 150, Dextran 2000, Dextran 20000, Dextran 250, Dextran 3000, Dextran 40, Dextran 40000, Dextran 45, Dextran 500, Dextran 60, Dextran 70, Dextran 75, Dextran B 512, Dextran B1355, Dextran D 10, Dextran PL CAS Number: 9004-54-0, 9011-18-1 (sulfate sodium salt) Molecular Formula: H2(C6H9O5)n(C7H12O5)mOH Melting Point: >254C (dec.) Solubility: Aqueous Base (Slightly), Water (Slightly) Appearance: Supplied as a white solid. Storage and Stability: Store at 4C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. |
