Properties
Description
Octyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-β-D-glucopyranoside is an N-acelylglucosamine derivative with an octyl aglycone, amphiphilic and potentially useful as a non-ionic surfactant or in studying carbohydrate-protein interactions.
Molecular Formula
C16H31NO6
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
Octyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-β-D-glucopyranoside is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
Octyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-β-D-glucopyranoside can be used to study the interaction of N-acetylglucosamine derivatives with lipid membranes.