Description

n-Dodecyl α-D-Maltoside is a high-purity, non-ionic surfactant belonging to the alkyl glycoside family. This compound is valued for its excellent solubilizing properties and mild, non-denaturing characteristics, making it a critical reagent for membrane protein research and biophysical studies. It is essential for laboratories and manufacturers in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and life science sectors who require reliable and consistent detergents for challenging protein isolation and stabilization workflows.

Application

• Membrane Protein Solubilization and Purification: A key detergent for extracting and stabilizing integral membrane proteins for structural and functional analysis.
• Biophysical Research: Used in techniques such as X-ray crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to maintain protein native conformation.
• Liposome and Micelle Formation: Employed in the preparation of model membrane systems for drug delivery research and membrane interaction studies.
• Cell Lysis and Organelle Isolation: An effective yet gentle agent for disrupting cell membranes while preserving organelle and protein integrity.
• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Can serve as an excipient in certain drug delivery systems requiring biocompatible surfactants.
• Diagnostic Assay Development: Used to stabilize enzymes and other proteins in diagnostic kits and reagent formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Dodecyl α-D-Maltoside
CAS No.	116183-64-3
Molecular Formula	C24H46O11
Molecular Weight	510.62 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecyl α-D-Maltoside; α-Dodecyl Maltoside; Lauryl Maltoside; n-Dodecyl-α-D-maltopyranoside; DDM; Dodecanoyl-N-methylglucamide; Lauryl-α-D-maltoside; 1-O-Dodecyl-α-D-maltopyranoside
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Quality Control

Our n-Dodecyl α-D-Maltoside is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance for critical research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and critical performance parameters. We support compliance with relevant industry standards for research-grade biochemicals.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Critical Micelle Concentration (CMC)	0.17 mM (typical in water)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.