OBG (n-Octyl-ß-D-glucoside)

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White powder

OBG is a non-ionic detergent used to solubilize and isolate membrane proteins.

Synonyms:
n-Octyl-ß-D-glucoside (glucopyranoside); OGP; n-Octylglucoside; 1-O-Octyl b-D-glucopyranoside; OG; Caprylyl glucoside

CAS No:
29836-26-8

Molecular Formula:
C14H28O6

Molecular Weight:
292.37

Appearance:
White powder

Purity (HPLC):
≥98%

Purity (TLC):
≥98%

Identity (1H NMR):
Conforms to structure

Optical Rotation (C=1, MeOH):
-28.0° to -32.0°

Absorbance (100mM at 280nm):
≤0.03

Conductivity:
≤20µmhos

n-Octanol:
≤0.005%

Solubility (100mg/ml H2O):
Clear to very slightly hazy colorless to faint yellow solution

Storage and Stability:
Powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 6 months after receipt. Light, moisture and air sensitive. Keep tightly closed and desiccated under inert atmosphere.