Dextran, MP Biomedicals™

Description

Improves performance of immobilized proteins acting on macromolecules. Dextran, MP Biomedicals is a branched polysaccharide made up of linear α (1→6) linked glucose units and α (1→3) link initiated branches. It ranges in size from 10

Depending upon its molecular weight it has different uses in different fields.

• May be used as long hydrophilic spacer arms to improve the freedom of movement of conjugated/bound proteins.
• May be derivatized for use in biosensor systems
• Other applications include: platelet aggregant, plasma volume extender, osmotic pressure regulator, stabilizer, organ separation media, matrix component, copolymer, microcarrier, binding agent, viscosity modifier, antithrombotic, lubricant and physical structure component.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 9004-54-0
• Molecular Formula: (C6H9O5)n(C6H10O5)m
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 504.44
• MDL Number: MFCD00130935
• InChI Key: FZWBNHMXJMCXLU-UHFFFAOYNA-N
• Synonym: dextran, dextran, mw-86.000 aver., 2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxy-6-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-hydroxymethyl tetrahydro-2h-pyran-2-yl oxy methyl tetrahydro-2h-pyran-2-yl oxy hexanal, 2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxy-6-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-hydroxymethyl oxan-2-yl oxymethyl oxan-2-yl oxyhexanal, 2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxy-6-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-hydroxymethyl tetrahydropyran-2-yl oxymethyl tetrahydropyran-2-yl oxy-hexanal
• PubChem CID: 4125253
• IUPAC Name: 2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxy-6-[3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-[[3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxymethyl]oxan-2-yl]oxyhexanal
• SMILES: O[C@@H]1[C@@H](O)[C@@H](-*)O[C@H](CO[C@H]2O[C@H](CO-*)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O-*)[C@H]2O)[C@H]1O

• Physical Form: Powder
• Solubility Information: Very soluble in water (50mg/mL), slightly soluble in alcohol.
• Quantity: 10 g
• Formula Weight: 60,000-90,000
• Grade: Clinical

Safety and Handling

Recommended Storage

Store at Room Temperature (15-30°C).