31387

Dextran from Leuconostoc spp.

M_r 15,000-25,000

• Linear Formula: (C₆H₁₀O₅)_n
• CAS Number: 9004-54-0
• EC Number: 232-677-5
• MDL number: MFCD00130935
• UNSPSC Code: 12352201
• NACRES: NA.25

Properties

• biological source: (Leuconostoc spp)
• Quality Level: 200
• form: crystalline; solid
• mol wt: M_r 15,000-25,000
• color: colorless
• solubility: water: 0.5 g/5mL, colorless
• storage temp.: room temp
• InChI: 1S/C18H32O16/c19-1-5(21)9(23)10(24)6(22)3-31-17-16(30)14(28)12(26)8(34-17)4-32-18-15(29)13(27)11(25)7(2-20)33-18/h1,5-18,20-30H,2-4H2
• InChI key: FZWBNHMXJMCXLU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

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.

Other Notes

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Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves