Properties
Description
Octyl-4-O-(β-D-galactopyranosyl)-β-D-glucopyranoside is a lactose analog with an octyl aglycone, amphiphilic and potentially useful as a non-ionic surfactant or in studying carbohydrate-protein interactions.
Molecular Formula
C20H38O11
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
Octyl-4-O-(β-D-galactopyranosyl)-β-D-glucopyranoside is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
Octyl-4-O-(β-D-galactopyranosyl)-β-D-glucopyranoside (octyl β-lactoside) can be used to study the interaction of lactose with lipid membranes or lactose-binding proteins.