Heparin sodium

Description

Derived from intestinal mucosa Anticogulant heparin inhibits clotting by activating specific plasma proteins.

Specifications

Cas No.	9041-08-1
Product ID	H1658
Product Name	Heparin sodium
Synonym	Heparin sodium salt; Heprinar; Hepsal; Monoparin; Panheprin; Liquaemin Sodium; Minihep; Thrombophob; Unihep
Formula Wt.	40006000
Purity	≥98%
Solubility	Soluble in water (50mg/mL) and saline solutions. Practically insoluble in alcohol, acetone, benzene, chloroform or ether.
Stability	Hygroscopic.
Store Temp	+4^oC
References	Kandrotas RJ. Clin Pharmacokinet. 22: 359-74 (1992). Hirsh J. Heparin. N. Engl. J. Med. 324: 1565-74 (1991).