Description

Octyl4-o-(B-D-Galactopyranosyl)-B-D-Glucopyranoside is a high-purity, non-ionic detergent and biochemical reagent widely used in membrane protein research. This compound, also known as n-Octyl-β-D-thiomaltoside, is valued for its ability to solubilize and stabilize membrane proteins while maintaining their native structure and function. It is an essential tool for researchers and manufacturers in structural biology, pharmaceutical development, and biotechnology.

Application

• Membrane Protein Solubilization: Critical for extracting and stabilizing integral membrane proteins from cell membranes for biochemical and biophysical studies.
• Structural Biology: Used in the purification and crystallization of membrane proteins for X-ray crystallography and cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM).
• Drug Discovery & Development: Enables the study of membrane-bound drug targets, such as G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) and ion channels.
• Biotechnology & Vaccine Production: Aids in the purification of recombinant membrane proteins used in therapeutic and vaccine development.
• Diagnostic Assays: Serves as a stabilizing agent in diagnostic kits and assays that utilize membrane-bound enzymes or receptors.
• Lipid Raft Studies: Employed in biochemical research to investigate lipid rafts and membrane microdomains.

Basic Information

Product Name	Octyl4-o-(B-D-Galactopyranosyl)-B-D-Glucopyranoside
CAS No.	74513-17-0
Molecular Formula	C22H42O11
Molecular Weight	482.57 g/mol
Synonyms	n-Octyl-β-D-thiomaltoside; Octyl β-D-Thiomaltopyranoside; OTG; n-Octyl thiomaltoside; n-Octyl-1-thio-β-D-maltopyranoside; 1-S-Octyl-1-thio-β-D-maltopyranoside; Octylthiomaltoside; Thiomaltoside Octyl Ether
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Quality Control

Our Octyl4-o-(B-D-Galactopyranosyl)-B-D-Glucopyranoside is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance in sensitive applications. Each lot is tested to meet rigorous specifications for purity, identity, and critical impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, HPLC profile, and other relevant parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Biological Activity	Passes functional test in membrane protein solubilization

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