Description

Hexyl-B-D-Maltoside is a high-purity, non-ionic detergent widely used in membrane protein research and biotechnology. Its critical value lies in its ability to effectively solubilize and stabilize membrane proteins without denaturing them, maintaining their native structure and function for downstream analysis. This makes it an essential reagent for researchers and manufacturers in structural biology, pharmaceutical development, and diagnostic kit production who require reliable protein extraction and purification.

Application

• Membrane Protein Solubilization: Primary application for extracting integral membrane proteins from lipid bilayers for biochemical and biophysical studies.
• Protein Crystallography: Used to stabilize membrane proteins in solution to facilitate the formation of crystals for X-ray diffraction analysis.
• Biophysical Characterization: Essential for techniques like Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) and Cryo-Electron Microscopy (Cryo-EM) where maintaining protein integrity is paramount.
• Drug Discovery Assays: Employed in high-throughput screening (HTS) platforms to study G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) and other membrane-bound drug targets.
• Diagnostic Reagent Formulation: Acts as a stabilizing agent in lateral flow assays and other immunoassay buffers.
• Vaccine Development: Used in the purification and formulation of viral membrane proteins for subunit vaccine candidates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexyl-B-D-Maltoside
CAS No.	870287-95-9
Molecular Formula	C18H34O11
Molecular Weight	426.46 g/mol
Synonyms	n-Hexyl-β-D-maltopyranoside; Hexyl β-D-maltoside; HBM; n-Hexyl-β-maltoside; 6-O-(n-Hexyl)-β-D-maltopyranoside; Hexyl-β-maltoside; β-D-Hexylmaltoside; Maltose 6'-O-hexyl ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hexyl-B-D-Maltoside is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of life science research. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical applications.

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 vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize condensation and moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Critical Micelle Concentration (CMC)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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