Dextran from Leuconostoc spp.
SIGMA/09184 - Mr ~100,000
CAS Number: 9004-54-0
EC Number: 232-677-5
MDL Number: MFCD00130935
Linear Formula: (C6H10O5)n
Product Type: Chemical
| biological source | ( |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C18H32O16/c19-1-5(21)9 |
| InChI key | FZWBNHMXJMCXLU-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mol wt | Mr ~100,000 |
| mp | 483 °C ((901 °F)) |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| solubility | water: 1.5 g/10 mL, clear to slightly hazy, colorless to faintly yellow |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| Application: | Dextran is a branched glucan composed of linear α(1→6) linked glucose units and α (1→3) link initiated branches. Dextran ranges in size from 10,000 to 150,000 Kd. Dextrans are used in many applications as volume extenders, stabilizers, matrix components, binding platforms, lubricants and physical structure components. |
| General description: | May contain greater parts of lower molecular weight. |
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| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| mp | 483 °C ((901 °F)) |
| Storage Temp. | room temp |
| UNSPSC | 12352201 |