Dextran

Catalog	BBC9004540
CAS	9004-54-0
Synonyms	Rheopolyglucine
IUPAC Name	2,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxy-6-[3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-[[3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxymethyl]oxan-2-yl]oxyhexanal
Molecular Weight	396.43
Molecular Formula	C17H32O10
Canonical SMILES	C(C1C(C(C(C(O1)OCC2C(C(C(C(O2)OCC(C(C(C(C=O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O
InChI	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
Melting Point	483 °C
Purity	98%
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Application	Dextran is a versatile polysaccharide primarily used for its water-binding properties and ability to control product viscosity. Produced by certain bacteria through the fermentation of sucrose, dextran serves multiple purposes, including acting as a thickening agent and a stabilizer in foods like ice cream. It also finds medical applications, such as being a plasma substitute in blood transfusions due to its osmotic effects, which help manage fluid balance within the bloodstream. Moreover, dextran is known to enhance the anti-aging activity of formulations with weak acids while reducing associated skin irritation. Despite these benefits, dextran, as a bacterial product, may potentially act as an antigen and pose a risk of anaphylaxis, warranting careful use in various formulations.
Storage	Store at room temperature
Active Content	80%
EC Number	232-677-5
Refractive Index	185 ° (C=6, H₂O)
Solubility in Water	Soluble