Chondroitin Sulfate Sodium is a sulfated chain mucopolysaccharide sodium salt extracted from animal cartilage tissue:
1. Basic Information
English name: Chondroitin sulfate sodium salt
Alias: Chondroitin sulfate sodium salt, chondroitin sulfate C sodium salt
CAS No.: 9082-07-9
Molecular formula: more complex, usually expressed as a compound containing H2O, C, H, O, N, Na, S and other elements
Molecular weight: about 503.4
2. Properties and solubility
Properties: Sodium chondroitin sulfate is white or off-white powder, slightly salty, odorless, and moisture-inducing. Its aqueous solution is viscous and does not condense when heated.
Solubility: soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol, acetone or glacial acetic acid.
3. Drug information
Drug type: blood lipid-lowering and bone and joint disease treatment drugs
Preparation type: including chondroitin sulfate sodium tablets, chondroitin sulfate sodium capsules, chondroitin sulfate sodium eye drops, chondroitin sulfate sodium injection, etc.
Content requirements: calculated according to the dry product, the content requirements of chondroitin sodium sulfate for different types of preparations are different, generally between 85.0%~105.0%.
4. Pharmacological effects
Lowering cholesterol level: it can remove lipids and lipoproteins in the blood of the body, remove cholesterol in the blood vessels around the heart, prevent and control atherosclerosis, and increase the conversion rate of lipids and fatty acids in the cells.
Anti-atherosclerosis: It can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, and the occurrence of other cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
Anti-coagulant effect: It has a gentle anticoagulant effect, which can prevent the formation of blood clots.
Pain Relief: Can be used to relieve arthralgia and other pains.
Anti-inflammatory effect: For non-infectious inflammation, it has a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect.