265152-M

Dextran Sulfate, Sodium Salt, Molecular Biology Grade

Used to accelerate hybridization of DNA probes to immobilized nucleic acids.

• Synonym(s): Dextran Sulfate, Sodium Salt, Molecular Biology Grade
• CAS Number: 9011-18-1
• UNSPSC Code: 12352201
• NACRES: NA.79
• MDL number: MFCD00081551

Properties

• grade: Molecular Biology
• Quality Segment: 100
• description: Merck USA index - 14, 2951
• form: solid
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: OK to freeze
• color: white to off-white
• solubility: water: 5 mg/mL
• foreign activity: DNases, proteases, RNases, none detected
• storage temp.: 2-8°C

Description

General description

A long chain polymer of sulfated glucose, containing 17 - 20% sulfur. Has been used as an anticoagulant and has been shown to inhibit the binding of HIV-1 to CD4⁺ T lymphocytes. Used to accelerate hybridization of DNA probes to immobilized nucleic acids.

Long chain polymer of glucose containing 17-20% sulfur. Has been used as an anticoagulant, and has been shown to inhibit the binding of HIV-1 to CD4⁺ T-lymphocytes. Used to accelerate hybridization of DNA probes to immobilized nucleic acids.

Preparation Note

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 6 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Cabrera, C., et al. 1999. AIDS Res. Hum. Retroviruses15, 1535.
Wahl, G.M., et al. 1979. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 76, 3683.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk: WGK 2
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable