Description

2,6-Dimethyl-4-Heptyl-B-D-Maltopyranoside, Anagrade is a high-purity, non-ionic surfactant and specialized glycoside derivative. This compound is valued for its unique amphiphilic structure, which makes it an effective and gentle solubilizing agent for membrane proteins and lipids in biochemical research. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, biotechnology companies, and academic institutions engaged in structural biology and formulation development. The Anagrade designation signifies a quality tier suitable for analytical and research applications where consistency and purity are paramount.

Application

• Membrane Protein Solubilization & Stabilization: A critical reagent for extracting and stabilizing integral membrane proteins for structural studies via X-ray crystallography or cryo-electron microscopy.
• Lipid Nanodisc Formation: Used in the creation of lipid nanodiscs as membrane mimetics to study membrane protein function in a near-native lipid bilayer environment.
• Biochemical Research & Assay Development: Serves as a mild detergent in various biochemical assays where maintaining protein native conformation is essential.
• Pharmaceutical Formulation: Potential excipient in advanced drug delivery systems, particularly for poorly soluble active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Vaccine Adjuvant Systems: Investigated for use in novel adjuvant formulations to enhance immune response.
• Cell Lysis: Employed in gentle cell lysis protocols to preserve the integrity of subcellular organelles and protein complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dimethyl-4-Heptyl-B-D-Maltopyranoside, Anagrade
CAS No.	869638-31-3
Molecular Formula	C₂₁H₄₀O₁₁
Molecular Weight	468.54 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptyl-β-D-maltopyranoside; 4-Heptyl-2,6-dimethyl-β-maltoside; Heptyl-β-D-maltoside derivative; HDM; Glycoside surfactant HDM; n-Heptyl-β-D-maltoside, dimethylated; Maltopyranoside derivative, heptyl dimethyl; Non-ionic detergent for membrane proteins
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,6-Dimethyl-4-Heptyl-B-D-Maltopyranoside, Anagrade is manufactured under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high standards required for research-grade materials. Our quality assurance protocol includes identity confirmation, purity assessment, and critical impurity profiling. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C (refrigerated) or as specified on the label or COA. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a desiccated environment to prevent product degradation and ensure long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Biological Activity (CMC)	Reported

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