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Dextran sulfate sodium salt from Leuconostoc spp.

average mol wt >500,000 (dextran starting material), contains 0.5-2.0% phosphate buffer, pH 6-8

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CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

bacterial (Leuconostoc mesenteroides)

Quality Level

form

powder

optical activity

[α]/D 90 to 105 °, c = 6% (w/v) in water

mol wt

average mol wt >500,000 (dextran starting material)

contains

0.5-2.0% phosphate buffer, pH 6-8

composition

Sulfur Content, 16.0-19.0%

color

white to off-white

useful pH range

6.0-8.0 (1% in water)

solubility

H2O: 100 mg/mL

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General description

Dextran sulfate is a negatively charged sulfated polysaccharide, which is produced by the esterification of dextran with chlorosulphonic acid. It has antiviral, anticoagulant and adjuvant properties. Dextran is used to treat hemorrhage, burns, surgery and trauma. It enhances blood flow and blocks erythrocyte aggregation. Dextran decreases the risk of thrombosis and postoperative pulmonary emboli. It acts as a ribonuclease inhibitor.

Application

Dextran sulfate sodium salt Leuconostoc spp has been used:
  • to delipidate fatty plasma(67)(70)
  • to induce inflammatory and carcinogenic response in the distal colon of rodents(68)
  • for the preparation of 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene (EDOT)(69)

Other Notes

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Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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