Dextran 50,000MW [9004-54-0]

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).

Synonyms:
Dextrans; DEX 500; Detrax 40; Dextranen; Dextraven; Eudextran; Expandex; G 75; Gentran; Gentran 40; Hemodex; Hyscon; Hyskon; Infucoll; Intrader; Intradex; LMD; LMWD; LU 122; LVD; Longasteril 70; Macrodex; Macrose; Oncovertin N; Onkotin; PL 1S; Plasmafusin; Plasmodex; Plavolex; Polyglucin; Polyglusol; Promit; Rheodextran; Rheoisodex; Rheomacrodex; Rheopolyglucin; Rheopolyglucine; Rheorondex; Rheotran; Rondex; Serva G; T 10; T 110; T 150; T 20; T 250; T 4; T 40; T 5; T 500; T 6; T 70; Ultradex; α-Dextran; Dextran 1.5; Dextran 10; Dextran 1000; Dextran 10000; Dextran 110; Dextran 15; Dextran 150; Dextran 2000; Dextran 20000; Dextran 250; Dextran 3000; Dextran 40; Dextran 40000; Dextran 45; Dextran 500; Dextran 60; Dextran 70; Dextran 75; Dextran B 512; Dextran B1355; Dextran D 10; Dextran PL

CAS Number:
9004-54-0,
9011-18-1 (sulfate sodium salt)

Molecular Formula:
H₂(C₆H₉O₅)n(C₇H₁₂O₅)mOH

Melting Point:
>254°C (dec.)

Solubility:
Aqueous Base (Slightly), Water (Slightly)

Appearance:
Supplied as a white solid.

Storage and Stability:
Store at 4°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.