Glycogen (CAS 9005-79-2)

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Application:	An inert carrier which significantly increases the efficiency of extracted DNA and RNA by ethanol precipitation
CAS Number:	9005-79-2
Molecular Weight:	666.58
Molecular Formula:	(C₆H₁₀O₅)n

Description

Glycogen is an inert carrier which significantly increases the efficiency of extracted DNA and RNA by ethanol precipitation. It is an analogue of starch, has a similar structure to amylopectin, and functions as a secondary long-term energy storage. Glycogen is suitable as a carrier substance for nucleic acids precipitation.

Technical Information

Formulation:	20 mg/ml in nuclease-free water
Appearance:	Colorless and clear
Physical State:	Liquid
Derived from:	Oysters
Solubility:	Soluble in water.
Storage:	Store at -20° C
Refractive Index:	n²⁰_D 1.69 (Predicted)

Safety and Reference Information

WGK Germany:	3
RTECS:	MC2700000
PubChem CID:	439177
Merck Index:	14: 4496
EC Number:	232-683-8
SMILES:	C(C1C(C(C(C(O1)OCC2C(C(C(C(O2)OC3C(OC(C(C3O)O)O)CO)O)O)OC4C(C(C(C(O4)CO)O)O) O)O)O)O)O

For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.

References

1. Pedersen, D.J., et al. 2008. J. Appl. Physiol. 105: 7-13. PMID: 18467543

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