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n-Hexadecyl β-D-maltoside (CAS 98064-96-1)

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Alternate Names:
Cetyl β-D-maltoside; Hexadecyl-β-D-maltoside
Application:
n-Hexadecyl β-D-maltoside is a detergent for the purification, extraction and solubilization of membrane-bound proteins
CAS Number:
98064-96-1
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
566.72
Molecular Formula:
C28H54O11
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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n-Hexadecyl β-D-maltoside is a non-ionic detergent which is used for development applications. It functions as a surfactant, aiding in the solubilization and stabilization of membrane proteins. N-Hexadecyl β-D-Maltoside interacts with the hydrophobic regions of membrane proteins, disrupting the lipid-lipid and lipid-protein interactions. By doing so, it helps to extract and isolate membrane proteins for further analysis and study. n-Hexadecyl β-D-maltoside is provides the ability to maintain the native structure and activity of membrane proteins, making it a useful function in various biochemical and biophysical experiments. Its mechanism of action involves forming micelles around the hydrophobic regions of membrane proteins, effectively shielding them from the aqueous environment. This allows for the extraction and purification of membrane proteins without denaturation or loss of function. n-Hexadecyl β-D-maltoside plays a role in the study of membrane proteins and their functions within biological systems.


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n-Hexadecyl β-D-maltoside, 100 mg

sc-281076
100 mg
$69.00