Ficoll
Agent Name
Ficoll
CAS Number
25702-74-3
Formula
(C12-H22-O11)x-
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, beta-D-fructofuranosyl, homopolymer; [ChemIDplus] ANTI-D,-C,-E, CDE (POLYCLONAL),RH-HR CONTROL; [Immucor MSDS]
Category
Biochemical Research
Description
Clear amber liquid; Odorless; [Immucor MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Medical diagnostic reagent; [Immucor MSDS] Component of Ficoll-Paque that is used to separate blood into its components; Can be used to separate islets of Langerhans from pancreatic tissue; [Wikipedia]
Comments
A high molecular weight sucrose polymer; [ChemIDplus] May cause eye irritation; [Immucor MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
32 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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