| polyanetholesulfonate | <chemical> (e)-1-methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)benzene homopolymer, sulfonated, sodium salt. 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 stabilise colloidal solutions such as milk and gelatin. Chemical name: Benzene, 1-methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)-, (E)-, homopolymer, sulfonated, sodium salt (12 Dec 1998) |
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