Dextran is a complex branched glucan (polysaccharide made of many glucose molecules) used as a blood plasma volume expander and in various pharmaceutical formulations. Its therapeutic use is listed as adhesion-prevention agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a fermentation-derived source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Eudextran, Gentran 40, Lomodex 40 and Polyglusol. Its PubChem CID is 4125253.
Dextran
| CAS No | 9004-54-0 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C18H32O16 |
| Molecular Weight | 504.4 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 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 |
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Dextran is a complex branched glucan (polysaccharide made of many glucose molecules) used as a blood plasma volume expander and in various pharmaceutical formulations.
The listed CAS number is 9004-54-0.
The listed molecular formula is C18H32O16.
The listed molecular weight is 504.4 g/mol.
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.
The source lists Eudextran, Gentran 40, Lomodex 40 and Polyglusol.