Type | Non-ionic |
Molecular Weight | 292 |
Molecular Formula | C14H28O6 |
Critical Micelle Concentration (CMC) (?) | 20-25 |
Solubility | Water soluble |
Aggregation number | 84 |
Cloud Point | >100°C |
Average micellar weight | 25,000 |
Applications | Octyl β Glucoside is used for the solubilization of membrane-bound proteins and for the preparation of lipid vesicles. The low molecular weight allows for easy removal with dialysis. It is useful for solubilizing enzymes, receptors, and phosphatidylcholine. |
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MLA | "Quest Database™ Octyl β Glucoside Detergent." AAT Bioquest, Inc., 25 Sep. 2025, https://www.aatbio.com/resources/biological-detergents-properties-and-applications/octyl-beta-glucoside. | |
APA | AAT Bioquest, Inc. (2025, September 25). Quest Database™ Octyl β Glucoside Detergent. AAT Bioquest. https://www.aatbio.com/resources/biological-detergents-properties-and-applications/octyl-beta-glucoside. | |
BibTeX | EndNote | RefMan |