N-Octyl-β-D-thioglucopyranoside

SKU: orb3027201

Description

N-Octyl-β-D-thioglucopyranoside (OTG) is a mild, nonionic detergent with a thioglycosidic bond, ideal for solubilizing membrane proteins while preserving their native structure. This property facilitates protein crystallization for structural biology and enables functional reconstitution into lipid bilayers for in vitro assays.

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 85618-21-9
• MW: 308.434
• Purity: 99.81% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₁₄H₂₈O₅S
• SMILES: O[C@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@@H](CO)O1)O)O)[C@@H]1SCCCCCCCC
• Target: Others

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Octyl-β-D-thioglucopyranoside

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