Ficoll ® 400, 100 g

Ficoll ® 400 belongs to a class of compounds with well-established chemical utility, specifically serving as a cell separation medium. Its molecular formula is C14H22N2O13, with a molecular weight of approximately 390 g/mol. This compound is a polysaccharide derived from sucrose, featuring a branched structure with multiple glucose and mannose units. Ficoll ® 400 is commercially available as a high-purity, 99%, solid powder, supplied in a 100g pack. It is widely used in the isolation and purification of cells, particularly lymphocytes, due to its ability to create a density gradient that facilitates cell separation based on differences in buoyant density. Additionally, Ficoll ® 400 has been employed in various biochemical research applications, including protein crystallization and enzyme assays.

• CAS Number: 26873-85-8