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Sodium pentanesulfonate, also referred to as sodium pentanesulfonate or NaPS, is a versatile anionic surfactant widely employed in various fields. This white, water-soluble solid is available in both powder and liquid forms. Sodium pentanesulfonate serves as a detergent, facilitating the solubilization of proteins and membrane proteins. Furthermore, it aids in the extraction of lipids and other hydrophobic molecules. Sodium pentanesulfonate plays a role in the purification and characterization of proteins, as well as the exploration of protein-protein interactions. As an anionic surfactant, sodium 1-pentanesulfonate possesses a negatively charged head group and a hydrophobic tail. The negatively charged head group exhibits an affinity for positively charged molecules, such as proteins and lipids, while the hydrophobic tail repels water. This unique property enables Sodium pentanesulfonate to solubilize proteins and other hydrophobic substances, thereby facilitating their isolation and subsequent study.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Sodium pentanesulfonate, 5 g | sc-258174 | 5 g | $61.00 | |||
Sodium pentanesulfonate, 25 g | sc-258174A | 25 g | $169.00 |