Description

Nonyl-2-Acetamido-2-Deoxy-β-D-Glucopyranoside is a specialized alkyl glycoside surfactant derived from N-acetylglucosamine. This compound is valued for its unique amphiphilic properties, which make it an effective and gentle solubilizing agent for membrane proteins and other challenging biomolecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and biopharmaceutical companies engaged in structural biology, protein purification, and formulation development. The product is supplied to meet the stringent purity requirements of analytical and preparative applications.

Application

• Membrane Protein Solubilization & Stabilization: Essential for extracting and maintaining the native structure of integral membrane proteins for biochemical and biophysical studies.
• Structural Biology: Used in the preparation of protein samples for techniques such as X-ray crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), and NMR spectroscopy.
• Chromatography & Protein Purification: Acts as a mild detergent in affinity, size-exclusion, and ion-exchange chromatography protocols to prevent protein aggregation.
• Cell Lysis & Fractionation: Employed in buffer systems for the gentle disruption of cell membranes to isolate functional organelles or protein complexes.
• Biopharmaceutical Formulation: Serves as an excipient in the development of stable formulations for therapeutic proteins and vaccines.
• Biochemical Assay Development: Provides a controlled detergent environment for functional assays of membrane-bound receptors and enzymes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nonyl-2-Acetamido-2-Deoxy-β-D-Glucopyranoside
CAS No.	173725-28-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₃₃NO₇
Molecular Weight	363.45 g/mol
Synonyms	n-Nonyl-β-D-glucopyranoside N-acetyl; NAG-Nonyl; Nonyl N-Acetyl-β-D-glucosaminide; 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-β-D-glucopyranoside nonyl; Heptyl β-D-GlcNAc (common shorthand); β-Nonyl-GlcNAc; Nonyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-β-D-glucopyranoside; N-Acetyl-β-D-glucosaminide nonyl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Nonyl-2-Acetamido-2-Deoxy-β-D-Glucopyranoside is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic identification. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and critical impurities is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C in a dry environment. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the sealed container to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to prevent condensation and moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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