Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of heparin (CAS: 9005-49-6)?
Answer
Heparin (CAS: 9005-49-6) is a naturally occurring anticoagulant with a highly charged, negatively polarized structure. It is a complex, heterogeneous mixture of highly sulfated glycosaminoglycans with a molecular weight ranging from 4,000 to 16,000 Da. Heparin is soluble in water and exhibits strong reactivity with proteins, particularly coagulation factors. It is commonly used in pharmaceutical and diagnostic applications due to its anticoagulant properties.
About
CAS No
9005-49-6
English Name
Heparin
Molecular Formula
C14H25N2O20S3
Molecular Weight
637.54 g/mol
EINECS
232-681-7
SMILES
CO[C@H]1O[C@H](COS(=O)(=O)O)[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]1NS(=O)(=O)O)O)O[C@@H]1O[C@@H](C(=O)O)[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]1OS(=O)(=O)O)O)OC.[N]
InChIKey
CKSLBFBQMMRQLA-LBUDAAJFSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-22 12:37
