Description

Octyl Glucoside is a high-purity, non-ionic surfactant derived from renewable glucose and octanol. This compound is valued for its exceptional ability to solubilize membrane proteins while maintaining their native structure and function, making it a critical reagent in structural biology and biochemistry. It is an essential tool for researchers and manufacturers in the biopharmaceutical, diagnostic, and life science industries who require gentle yet effective detergents for protein purification and analysis.

Application

• Membrane Protein Solubilization & Purification: A preferred detergent for extracting and purifying integral membrane proteins for structural studies (e.g., X-ray crystallography, Cryo-EM).
• Cell Lysis & Organelle Isolation: Used in buffer formulations for gentle cell disruption and the isolation of functional cellular organelles.
• Biopharmaceutical Formulations: Employed as a stabilizing excipient in the development of protein-based therapeutics and vaccines.
• Diagnostic Assays: Serves as a key component in immunoassay and diagnostic kit buffers to maintain protein antigenicity.
• Liposome & Micelle Preparation: Utilized in the preparation of model membrane systems for drug delivery research and biophysical studies.
• Chromatography: Acts as a mobile phase additive or column cleaning agent in various chromatographic techniques for biomolecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Octyl Glucoside
CAS No.	41444-50-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₂₈O₆
Molecular Weight	292.37 g/mol
Synonyms	n-Octyl-β-D-glucopyranoside; Octyl β-D-Glucopyranoside; OG; n-Octyl-β-D-glucoside; β-D-Glucopyranoside, octyl; D-Glucose, octyl β-D-glucopyranoside; APG 0814; Octyl glucopyranoside
EINECS	255-382-9

Quality Control

Our Octyl Glucoside is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch is tested to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the rigorous demands of life science research and bioprocessing. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment. We support compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks, including REACH.

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). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent absorption of moisture, which can affect product performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 7.0

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