Dextran
Product Description
| Product | Dextran |
| CAS | 9004-54-0 |
| Formula | (C6H10O5)n |
| Synonym | Dextran, Glucose polymer, Macrose |
Typical Product Specifications
| Notes | Dextran is a Polymers of glucose with chainlike structures and m.w. to 200,000 Dextran uses and applications include: Binder; viscous control agent; blood plasma substitute or expander; in soft-center confections; lacquers; oil-well drilling muds; filtration gel; food additive; viscous control agent in artificial tear products, topical ophthalmics; as partial substitute for barley malt Suggested storage of Dextran: Hygroscopic |
| Class | Specialty Chemicals |
| Function | Additive |

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