Dextran, 75,000, Powder
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Dextran, a complex branched glucan, is produced by the action of the lactic acid bacterium Leuconostoc mesenteroides on a sucrose substrate. This high-quality powder formulation is an essential reagent in both clinical and laboratory settings.
Key Features:
- Used extensively in microsurgery to help reduce the risk of vascular thrombosis.
- Effective osmotic agent for treating hypovolemia, aiding in fluid balance and circulation.
- In laboratory applications, it helps to apply osmotic pressure to biological molecules, which is critical in numerous chemical experiments.
- When paired with fluorescent molecules, Dextran is effective in creating concentration gradients of diffusible compounds, enhancing experimental precision.
Specifications:
| Chemical Characteristics |
75,000 |
| Chemical CAS Number |
9004-54-0 |
| Chemical Formula Weight |
Average M.W. 60,000-90,000 |
| Chemical UPS Limit |
150 lb |
| Health Rating |
1 |
| Flammability Rating |
1 |
| Chemical Category |
Biotech Products |
| Chemical Comments |
Glucose polymer synthesized from sucrose. |
Applications:
Dextran, 75,000, Powder is vital for a myriad of applications ranging from clinical to research environments. Its versatility in manipulating osmotic conditions makes it a significant component in developing experimental methodologies and clinical treatments alike.
