Dextran Sulfate Sodium
Dextran sulfate sodium is a chemically modified polysaccharide used in biochemical and diagnostic applications. Produced from dextran obtained by fermentation of Leuconostoc mesenteroides followed by chemical sulfation, it is supplied with product-specific quality specifications. Suitability for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and cell culture applications depends on the product grade and application-specific validation.
Chemical Name:
Dextran Sulfate SodiumINCI Name:
Sodium Dextran SulfateApplications & Uses:
- Biochemical reagents for molecular biology, hybridization, and diagnostic assay formulations (such as lipolytic enzyme assays)
- Diagnostic reagent raw material for selective lipoprotein precipitation and removal (such as LDL, VLDL) in lipid panels
Benefits:
- Non-detectable biohazard risk: Manufactured using plant-derived sucrose (cane/sugar beet) as the starting material, guaranteeing 100% animal-origin-free (TSE/BSE-free) safety
Performance Attributes:
- Exhibits high chemical and thermal stability in dry powder form with consistent sulfur content specifications.
- Confirmed high solubility in water-based clinical buffers, yielding crystal-clear solutions with zero analytical interference.
- Effectively enhances cell viability and increases biopharmaceutical yields when used as a cell culture supplement.
Sub Category:
OtherPhysical Properties:
| Appearance: | White to off-white amorphous powder |
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| Solubility: | Readily and fully soluble in water |
| Color of solution: | Colorless and clear. |
Chemical Properties:
| Composition: | Sulfated sodium salt of alpha-1,6-glucan branched carbohydrate |
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| Purity: | Equal to or greater than 99.0% active ingredient |
| Safety: | Free of detectable bovine-derived proteins or hazardous organic solvent residues |
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