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Potassium sucrose octasulfate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Sucrose octasulfate potassium salt heptahydrate

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H14K8O35S8 · 7H2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
1413.63
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

sucrose

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

−20°C

General description

This product 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 have 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

  • Silver Sucrose Octasulfate Nasal Applications and Wound Healing After Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study: This study demonstrates the efficacy of Potassium sucrose octasulfate in promoting wound healing post-endoscopic sinus surgery. Highlighting its potential as a glycosaminoglycan analog, this compound facilitated enhanced recovery, showcasing its application in clinical settings for tissue regeneration and healing processes. This research is particularly significant for biochemists and pharmaceutical scientists focusing on anti-inflammatory and healing properties of novel biochemical reagents (Ottaviano et al., 2015).

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 33(2), 4130-4130 (2023)

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