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Dermatan sulfate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Chondroitin sulfate B sodium salt, β-Heparin, Dermatan sulfate sodium salt
• CAS Number: 54328-33-5
• MDL number: MFCD00151683
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: dermatan sulfate
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C

Description

General description

Dermatan sulfate is a glycosaminoglycan (GAG) that is mainly located in the skin and is also found in various mammalian tissues. It is made up of repeating units of N-acetyl-d-galactosamine (GalNAc) and l-iduronic acid (IdoA). Dermatan sulfate interacts with proteoglycans and plays a role in regulating several biological activities, including coagulation, angiogenesis, tumor migration, and growth factor expression.
Dermatan sulfate USP reference standard is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets, has been developed and issued under the authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia

Application

The Dermatan sulfate USP reference standard is intended for use in specified quality tests and assays. It is also used to prepare system suitability solution for chromatographic identity using liquid chromatography coupled to a UV detector according to the monograph of United States Pharmacopeia (USP).
Further information is available in the monograph, Heparin Sodium, USP43-NF38 - 2195 of the USP (United States Pharmacopeia).

Other Notes

This product is part of the USP Biologics program.

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable