Molekula
n-Octyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside (OG)
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n-Octyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside (OG) is a non-ionic detergent used in membrane protein solubilization and purification. It is commonly employed in biochemical research for maintaining protein stability. CAS: 29836-26-8, Molecular formula: C14H28O6, Molecular weight: 292.37 g/mol. Store at -15 to -20 °C. No signal word assigned. Molekula supplies n-Octyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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1 g — £30.90 per pack ex VAT · £37.08 inc. VAT
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5 g — £57.50 per pack ex VAT · £69.00 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White powder |
| Specific rotation | -28 to -35 ° (c=5 ; H20) |
| Purity (HPLC) | ⩾ 98.0% |
| Solubility | (100mg/ml in water): Clear to very slightly hazy colourless to faint yellow solution |
| Carbon (C) | 56.5 - 58.5 % |
| Specific absorption | 260nm, 100mM, water: max 0.3% |
| Octanol content | (GC): Max. 0.05% |
| Identification (IR) | Conforms to Reference |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -15 to -20 °C |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 33280546 |
| CAS Number | 29836-26-8 |
| IUPAC Name | (2R,3S,4S,5R,6R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-octoxyoxane-3,4,5-triol |
| EC Number | 249-887-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C14H28O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 292.37 |
| Exact Mass | 292.1886 |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCO[C@H]1[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O1)CO)O)O)O |
| InChIKey | HEGSGKPQLMEBJL-RKQHYHRCSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C14H28O6/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-19-14-13(18)12(17)11(16)10(9-15)20-14/h10-18H,2-9H2,1H3/t10-,11-,12+,13-,14-/m1/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 62852 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| HTS Code | 2940006000 |
| Tariff Code | 2940000080 |
Safety & GHS
Precautionary statements
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Quality certificates
Molekula Group is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (quality) and ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management), audited by a UKAS-accredited body. Both certificates are valid to 17 May 2028.
Synonyms
- (2R,3S,4S,5R,6R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-octoxyoxane-3,4,5-triol
- 1-O-n-Octyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside
- beta-D-Glucopyranoside, octyl
- beta-D-Octyl glucoside
- caprylyl glucoside
- n-Octyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside
- OCTYL BETA-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE
- Octyl-beta-D-glucoside
- octylglucopyranoside
- octylglucoside
Frequently asked questions
What is n-Octyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside (OG) used for?
It is primarily used as a non-ionic detergent in biochemical applications, such as membrane protein solubilization and purification.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of OG?
The formula is C14H28O6 with a molecular weight of 292.37 g/mol.
How should n-Octyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside be stored?
It should be stored at temperatures between -15 and -20 °C to maintain stability.
What grade of OG does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies OG in high-purity grade suitable for research and biochemical applications.
Can Molekula supply n-Octyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply OG in bulk quantities—please contact us for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with an order of OG?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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