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n-Decyl-β-D-Glucopyranoside

Item No. 42722

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Technical Information
Formal Name
decyl, β-D-glucopyranoside
CAS Number
58846-77-8
Synonyms
  • C10βGlc
  • Decyl Glucoside
Molecular Formula
C16H32O6
Formula Weight
320.4
Purity
≥98%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMSO: Soluble: ≥10 mg/mlEthanol: Soluble: ≥10 mg/mlPBS (pH 7.2): Sparingly Soluble: 1-10 mg/ml
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCO[C@@H]1O[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]1O)O)O)CO
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C16H32O6/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-21-16-15(20)14(19)13(18)12(11-17)22-16/h12-20H,2-11H2,1H3/t12-,13-,14+,15-,16-/m1/s1
InChi Key
JDRSMPFHFNXQRB-IBEHDNSVSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Wet ice in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    n-Decyl-β-D-glucopyranoside is a nonionic alkyl glucoside chiral surfactant with a critical micelle concentration (CMC) value of 0.8 mM.1 It has been used to solubilize membrane proteins.2 Formulations containing n-decyl-β-D-glucopyranoside are associated with allergic contact dermatitis.

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Matsumura, S., Imai, K., Yoshikawa, S., et al. Surface activities, biodegradability and antimicrobial properties of n-alkyl glucosides, mannosides and galactosides. J. Am. Oil Chem. Soc. 67, 996-1001 (1990).

    2. Stubbs, G.W., Smith, H.G., Jr., and Litman, B.J. Alkyl glucosides as effective solubilizing agents for bovine rhodopsin. A comparison with several commonly used detergents. Biochim. Biophys. Acta 426(1), 46-56 (1976).