Polyanetholesulfonate

**Definition:** 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)

**Tree numbers:** - D02.455.426.559.389.097.675 - D02.886.645.600.080.050.100.600 - D05.750.722 - D25.720.722 - J01.637.051.720.722

**Synonyms:** - Polyanethol Sulfonate