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Dextran, MW ca 6,000
Description
Dextran is used in volume extenders, stabilizers, matrix components, binding platforms, lubricants and physical structure components.
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 is a complex branched polysaccharide of bacterial origin
• It primarily contains alpha-D C-1 – C-6 glycosidic linkages
• Alternate linkages account for the complex branching of dextran
Application
• Some research suggests that dextran can be used a carrier that helps target delivery of compounds to specific cells
• It is intended for protein isolation and centrifugation protocols, as well as other research applications
Specifications
Specifications
| Color | White |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Merck Index | 14,2948 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water,dimethyl sulfoxide,ethylene glycol and glycerol. |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| Formula Weight | ≈6 kd |
| Chemical Name or Material | Dextran |
Safety and Handling
| EINECSNumber | 232-677-5 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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