Hydroxyethyl Starch (130/0.4)

Biochemicals / Biochem-Fine Chemicals

RT

White to light yellow powder

Hydroxyethyl starch is a synthetic colloid derived from partially hydrolyzed and variably hydroxyethylated plant starch. Solutions of hydroxylethyl starch are used in intravenous therapy as volume expanders to prevent shock resulting from severe blood loss. Safety concerns have been raised regarding use of hydroxylethyl starch particularly in patients with kidney problems or sepsis.

Synonyms:
2-Hydroxyethyl Starch; 2-Hydroxyethyl Starch Ether; Amaizo 742D; Coatmaster K 54F; Coatmaster K 550; Elohast; Elohes; Essex 1360; Essex Gum 1360; Hespan; Hespander; Hesteril; PG 280; PG 295; PG 380; Pen-Cote; PenFilm HV 421182; enford Gum 280; Penford Gum 290; Penford Gum 295; Tapioca Starch Hydroxyethyl ether; Tetraspan; Unique Gum 3010; Venofundin; Volekam; Vole

CAS No:
9005-27-0

Molecular Formula:
(C6H10O5)m(C2H5O)n

Appearance:
White to light yellow powder

FT-IR:
Corresponds to reference

Melting Point:
>224ºC (dec.) (lit)

Specific Optical Rotation [alpha]D:
182-192º

Loss on Drying:
≤5%

Storage and Stability:
Powder is stable for 12 months after receipt at RT.