A compound originally developed as an anticoagulant, but possessing anticomplement action and lowering the bactericidal action of blood. It is used in vitro to inhibit blood coagulation and as a diagnostic reagent to encourage the growth of pathogens in the blood. It is also used to stabilize colloidal solutions such as milk and gelatin. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
Entry Term(s)
Liquoid
Polyanethol Sulfonate
Polyanetholesulfonate Homopolymer
Sodium Polyanetholesulfonate
Related Numbers
52993-95-0
CAS Type 1 Name
Benzene, 1-methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)-, (E)-, homopolymer, sulfonated, sodium salt
Previous Indexing
Benzenesulfonates (1974-1976)
Polymers (1966-1976)
Sulfonic Acids (1966-1973)
Public MeSH Note
94; was POLYANETHOL SULFONATE 1977-93 (see under BENZENESULFONATES 1977-90)
Online Note
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History Note
94; was POLYANETHOL SULFONATE 1977-93 (see under BENZENESULFONATES 1977-90)
A compound originally developed as an anticoagulant, but possessing anticomplement action and lowering the bactericidal action of blood. It is used in vitro to inhibit blood coagulation and as a diagnostic reagent to encourage the growth of pathogens in the blood. It is also used to stabilize colloidal solutions such as milk and gelatin. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
