Dextran (Technical Grade~ 20K)

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Stock availability

In Stock
Cas number

9004-54-0
Chemical s main applications

Dextran is a polysaccharide composed of glucose molecules used as an antithrombotic to reduce blood viscosity and as a volume expander in anemia. Studies show that it inhibits the mannose receptor-mediated clearance of tissue-type plasminogen activator (t-PA).
Chemical s category

Carbohydrates & Derivatives, Inhibitors, Pharmaceuticals, Intermediates & Fine Chemicals,
Other name

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; α-Dextran; Dextran 20000; Dextran PL 1S; Dextran PVD; Dextran RMI;
Chemical s formula

H(C6H10O5)xOH
Physical properties

White Solid
Melting temperature

>250°C (dec.)
Boiling temperature

No Data Available
Chemical s soluble in

DMSO (Warmed), Water
Stability conditions

No Data Available
Storage

Room Temperature
Chemical s specifications