Description

n-Octyl-β-D-maltopyranoside is a high-purity, non-ionic detergent widely used in biochemical and biophysical research for the solubilization and stabilization of membrane proteins. Its critical value lies in its ability to effectively extract proteins while maintaining their native structure and function, which is essential for downstream analysis and crystallization studies. This product is indispensable for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of structural biology, pharmaceutical development, and diagnostic assay production who require reliable and consistent detergent performance.

Application

• Membrane Protein Solubilization: Primary application for extracting integral membrane proteins from lipid bilayers for purification and study.
• Protein Crystallization: Used as a stabilizing agent in the crystallization of membrane proteins for X-ray crystallography.
• Biophysical Analysis: Essential for maintaining protein solubility in techniques such as surface plasmon resonance (SPR), isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC), and analytical ultracentrifugation.
• Virus and Vaccine Research: Employed in the gentle disruption of viral envelopes to study viral components or develop subunit vaccines.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Used in the formulation of diagnostic kits, particularly those involving membrane-bound antigens or receptors.
• Liposome and Micelle Preparation: Acts as a key component in creating model membrane systems for drug delivery and membrane interaction studies.
• Cell Lysis: Provides a mild, non-denaturing environment for the isolation of active membrane-associated enzymes and receptors.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Octyl-β-D-maltopyranoside
CAS No.	82494-08-4
Molecular Formula	C20H38O11
Molecular Weight	454.51 g/mol
Synonyms	Octyl β-D-Maltoside; n-Octyl-β-D-maltoside; O-β-D-Maltosyl-(1→4)-β-D-glucopyranosyl octyl ether; Octyl Maltopyranoside; OM; C8Maltoside; n-Octyl Maltopyranoside; Octyl-β-maltoside
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our n-Octyl-β-D-maltopyranoside is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance in sensitive applications. Each lot is tested to meet stringent purity criteria, with comprehensive analysis including identity confirmation, assay, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Critical Micelle Concentration (CMC)	~ 20-25 mM (in water at 25°C)
Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Biological Activity	No detectable protease, nuclease, or phosphatase activity

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