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Heparin Sodium Molecular Weight Calibrant

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Heparin sodium salt solution

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About This Item

CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

heparin

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

−20°C

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General description

Heparin Sodium is a mixture of sulfated glycosaminoglycans in the form of sodium salt. It is composed of heterogeneous molecules with different molecular weights, collectively exhibiting multiple activities that affect various factors involved in the blood clotting process. This substance naturally occurs in mammalian tissues and is typically derived from sources such as the intestinal mucosa or other applicable tissues obtained from domestic mammals commonly consumed as food by humans. Heparin Sodium Molecular Weight Calibrant USP reference standard is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including MSDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Heparin Sodium Molecular Weight Calibrant USP reference standard for use in specified quality tests and assays.

Also used to prepare calibration solution for analysis by liquid chromatography method in conjunction with a refractive index detector for the determinations of molecular weight according to the United States Pharmacopeia (USP)monograph.

Other Notes

This product is part of the USP Biologics program.
Sales restrictions may apply.

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Pricing

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Heparin Sodium
United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 44(5) (2020)

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