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Dextran blue from Leuconostoc spp. (CAS 87915-38-6)

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CAS Number:
87915-38-6
Molecular Weight:
162.14 (as monomer)
Molecular Formula:
[C6H10O5]n
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Dextran blue from Leuconostoc spp. is a polysaccharide dye used as a molecular weight marker in gel filtration chromatography and capillary electrophoresis. It functions by providing a reference point for the estimation of the molecular weight of unknown molecules based on their elution or migration behavior relative to the dye. This dye interacts with molecules in the sample based on their size and shape, allowing for the determination of their molecular weight. Dextran blue is particularly useful in separating and analyzing biomolecules such as proteins, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates. Its mechanism of action involves forming a complex with the molecules in the sample, which then influences their movement through the chromatography or electrophoresis matrix. This allows for the accurate determination of the molecular weight of the molecules being studied, aiding in the characterization and analysis of biological samples in research and development applications.


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Dextran blue from Leuconostoc spp., 1 g

sc-300425
1 g
$89.00