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N-Octyl-beta-D-galactopyranoside

SKU 37107680 CAS 40427-75-6 C14H28O6 MW 292.37 Available on enquiry

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N-Octyl-beta-D-galactopyranoside is a non-ionic detergent and mild surfactant commonly used in biochemical research to solubilize membrane proteins and maintain their native structure. It is also employed in cell lysis, protein refolding, and as a permeabilizing agent in molecular biology applications. This chemical has a CAS number of 40427-75-6, with the molecular formula C14H28O6 and a molecular weight of 292.37. It requires storage between 2 to 8°C and carries a signal word of "Warning" for safety. Molekula supplies N-Octyl-beta-D-galactopyranoside from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 37107680
CAS Number: 40427-75-6
IUPAC Name: (2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-octoxyoxane-3,4,5-triol
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-MBJXGIAVSA-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: 9549264

Synonyms

(2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-(octyloxy)oxane-3,4,5-triol
(2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2-(Hydroxymethyl)-6-(octyloxy)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol
(2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-octoxyoxane-3,4,5-triol
n-octyl-b-d-glucoside
n-Octyl-beta-D-Glucoside
OCTYL ?-D-GALACTOPYRANOSIDE
OCTYL B-D-GALACTOPYRANOSIDE
Octyl Beta-D-Galactopyranoside
Octyl beta-D-galactoside
Octyl beta-glucoside

Frequently asked questions

What is N-Octyl-beta-D-galactopyranoside commonly used for?

It is primarily used as a mild non-ionic detergent in biochemical applications, such as protein solubilization, membrane protein studies, and cell lysis.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of N-Octyl-beta-D-galactopyranoside?

The formula is **C₁₄H₂₈O₆** with a molecular weight of **292.37 g/mol**.

What is the recommended storage condition for this product?

Store at **2–8°C** to maintain stability and prevent degradation.

Does Molekula supply N-Octyl-beta-D-galactopyranoside in bulk quantities?

Yes, we offer bulk quantities upon request—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.

What documentation is provided with an order of this product?

Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and batch-specific documentation.

Is this product available in different grades (e.g., analytical, biochemical)?

We supply it in **biochemical grade**, suitable for research and laboratory applications requiring purity.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.