Properties
Description
Octyl-β-D-mannopyranoside is a mannose derivative with an octyl aglycone, amphiphilic and potentially useful as a non-ionic surfactant or in studying carbohydrate-protein interactions.
Molecular Formula
C14H28O6
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
Octyl-β-D-mannopyranoside is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
Octyl-β-D-mannopyranoside can be used to study the interaction of mannose with lipid membranes or mannose-binding proteins.