Polyanetholesulfonate
Synonyms
Benzene, 1-methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)-, (E)-, homopolymer, sulfonated, sodium salt
Homopolymer, Polyanetholesulfonate
Liquoid
Polyanethol Sulfonate
Polyanetholesulfonate Homopolymer
Polyanetholesulfonate, Sodium
Sodium Polyanetholesulfonate
Sulfonate, Polyanethol
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)