| Bioactivity | Octyl β-D-thioglucopyranoside is a non-ionic detergent that can be used in the field of membrane biochemistry. Octyl β-D-thioglucopyranoside has the ability to solubilize E. coli membrane proteins[1]. |
| Name | Octyl β-D-thioglucopyranoside |
| CAS | 85618-21-9 |
| Formula | C14H28O5S |
| Molar Mass | 308.43 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, stored under nitrogen *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen) |
| Reference | [1]. Saito S, et al. Characteristics of n-octyl beta-D-thioglucopyranoside, a new non-ionic detergent useful for membrane biochemistry. Biochem J. 1984 Sep 15;222(3):829-32. |