1304016

Heparin sodium for assays

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Heparin sodium
• CAS Number: 9041-08-1
• MDL number: MFCD00081689
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: heparin
• form: powder
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• shipped in: dry ice
• storage temp.: −20°C
• SMILES string: [Na+].[S](=O)(=O)(NC1C(OC(C(C1O[S](=O)(=O)O)OC4OC(C(C(C4O[S](=O)(=O)O)O)O)C(=O)O)CO)OC2C(OC(C(C2O)O[S](=O)(=O)O)OC3C(OC(C(C3O)NC(=O)C)O)CO[S](=O)(=O)O)C(=O)O)O
• InChI: 1S/C26H42N2O37S5.Na/c1-4(30)27-7-9(31)13(6(56-23(7)39)3-55-67(43,44)45)58-26-19(65-70(52,53)54)12(34)16(20(62-26)22(37)38)60-24-8(28-66(40,41)42)15(63-68(46,47)48)14(5(2-29)57-24)59-25-18(64-69(49,50)51)11(33)10(32)17(61-25)21(35)36;/h5-20,23-26,28-29,31-
• InChI key: JRTRSJGZMRQDHI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Heparin sodium for assays is an unfractionated heparin (UFH) standard used for quantitative analysis of anticoagulant activity. It supports identity, potency, and impurity testing through validated chromatographic and enzymatic methods in parenteral formulations.

The USP biologics carbohydrates category includes a variety of carbohydrate-based substances that are essential in the development and manufacturing of therapeutic products. These carbohydrates play crucial roles in biological processes and are often utilized as excipients, stabilizers, or active ingredients in pharmaceuticals. The USP provides comprehensive standards, reference materials, and analytical procedures to ensure the identity, quality, purity, and consistency of carbohydrate therapeutics throughout their lifecycle.

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) provides quality standards for biologics to ensure their safety, efficacy, and quality throughout the manufacturing process. These standards assist manufacturers in adhering to regulatory requirements and help safeguard public health by reducing risks associated with biologics.

Application

Heparin sodium for assays USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:

• Anticoagulant Heparin Solution
• Heparin Sodium
• Antithrombin III Human
• Protamine Sulfate

Other Notes

Heparin Sodium is the sodium salt of sulfated glycosaminoglycans present in mammalian tissues, which has properties that can prevent blood clotting. It is usually obtained from the intestinal mucosa or other suitable tissues of domestic mammals used for f

Heparin Sodium is the sodium salt of sulfated glycosaminoglycans present in mammalian tissues, which has properties that can prevent blood clotting. It is usually obtained from the intestinal mucosa or other suitable tissues of domestic mammals used for food by humans. Heparin sodium is commonly administered for the prevention of deep venous thrombosis in both medical and surgical patients. Heparin sodium for assays USP reference standard is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS 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.

This product is part of the USP Biologics program.

Disclaimer

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk_germany: WGK 2
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable