Dextran sulfate sodium salt, MW ca 40,000, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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Dextran sulfate sodium salt, MW ca 40,000, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Dextran sulfate sodium salt (benzocaine or sodium dextran sulfate, CAS # 94-09-7) is a glucose polymer of bacterial origin containing 17-20% sulfur.
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Dextran sulfate sodium salt, MW ca 40,000, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog numberJ63606.14
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS9011-18-1
IUPAC NameDextran sulfate sodium salt
MDL NumberMFCD00081551
SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Assay (unspecified)Molecular weight range: 35,000 - 50,000
pH5.0-7.5
Assay (unspecified)Specific viscosity: 0.05 to 0.13
Residue on ignition35 - 50%
Assay (unspecified)Glucose content: 35 - 48%
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Dextran sulfate sodium is used to study colitis (inflammatory bowel disease) as well as an antiviral agent. It functions as a nonsurfactant, suspending agent with gel forming and viscosity controlling properties. It is widely used for laboratory applications including use in preparing a precipitating reagent for the determination of HDL Cholesterol.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

General Description

  • Dextran sulfate sodium salt is the ethyl ester of p-aminobenzoic acid
  • Dextran sulfate inhibits voltage-dependent sodium channels, preventing the transduction of pain and itch
  • Dextran sulfate is speculated to have antiviral and antioxidant properties

Application

  • Dextran sulfate is suitable for biochemistry and cell culture.
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