| Dextran is a polysaccharide composed of glucose units which are connected predominantly by alpha-1,6 linkages with an average molecular weight of 6000. Derived from Leuconoctoc mesenteroides. Synonyms: Dextrans, Dextranen, Dextraven, Eudextran, Expandex, Gentran, Hemodex, Hyscon, Hyskon, Infucoll, Intrader, Intradex, LMD, LMWD, LVD, Macrodex, Macrose, Oncovertin N, Onkotin, PL 1S, Plasmafusin, Plasmodex, Plavolex, Polyglucin, Polyglusol, Promit, Rheodextran, Rheoisodex, Rheomacrodex, Rheopolyglucin, Rheopolyglucine, Rheorondex, Rheotran, Rondex, Serva G, Ultradex, alpha-Dextran, Dextran 20000, Dextran PL 1S, Dextran PVD, Dextran RMI CAS No: 9004-54-0 Molecular Formula: H(C6H10O5)xOH Molecular Weight: 5400-6600 Appearance: Off-white, hygroscopic, amorphous powder Purity: 98% Loss on Drying: 10% pH: 4.0-7.0 Color (1%, 510mu): 0.05 Intrinsic Viscosity (37C): 0.063-0.077 Ash: 2% Solubility: Complete in water. Insoluble in ethanol. Storage and Stability: Store at RT under inert atmosphere. |
