Dextran sulfate sodium salt
SIGMA/42867 - Mr ~40,000
Synonym: DSS Dextran Sulfate Sodium
Product Type: Chemical
color | white to off-white |
form | powder |
loss | ≤10% loss on drying |
mol wt | Mr ~40,000 |
mp | (Decomposes on heating.) |
Quality Level | 100 |
solubility | water: soluble |
storage temp. | room temp |
useful pH range | 6.0-8 (10 g/L) |
Application: | Dextran sulfate is routinely used for the selective precipitation of lipoproteins, probe hybridization membrane-immobilized DNA, the release of DNA from DNA-histone complexes, and the inhibition of RNA binding to ribosomes. |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Treatment with dextran sulfate sodium triggers development of colitis in mice and rats by binding to medium-chain-length fatty acids present in the colon and inducing inflammation. |
General description: | Dextran is a polymer of anhydroglucose. It is composed of approximately 95% alpha-D-(166) linkages. The remaining (163) linkages account for the branching of dextran. |
Other Notes: | To gain a comprehensive understanding of our extensive range of Dextrans for your research, we encourage you to visit our Carbohydrates Category page. |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
mp | (Decomposes on heating.) |
Storage Temp. | room temp |
UNSPSC | 12352201 |