The invention relates to cross-linked
sodium hyaluronate and a preparation method and application thereof. The cross-linked
sodium hyaluronate is prepared from raw materials, including
sodium hyaluronate, an inorganic salt and a cross-linking agent. The preparation method comprises the steps: dissolving a certain amount of
sodium hyaluronate in an alkaline solution with the pH value of 7.5 to 9.0, then, adding a certain amount of inorganic salt into the solution, and carrying out stirring until the inorganic salt is completely dissolved; heating the solution to the temperature of 20 DEG C to 60 DEG C, then, slowly dripping a certain volume of cross-linking agent solution into the solution, carrying out stirring, and carrying out a reaction for a period of time while carrying out heat preservation; adjusting the pH to 7.1 to 7.5 with acid, carrying out balancing for 1 to 2 hours, then, carrying out
precipitation with
ethanol or an
ethanol solution, so as to obtain lumpy solids, i.e., the cross-linked
sodium hyaluronate. By the method provided by the invention, the cross-linking efficiency of the cross-linked
sodium hyaluronate can be increased, the reaction yield can be increased, side reactions can be reduced, and the residual of the cross-linking agent can be reduced; the prepared cross-linked sodium hyaluronate is safe and non-toxic, is good in stability, long in in-vivo
retention time and good in filling effect and is applicable to in-vivo injection.