Properties
Description
Octyl thiomaltoside is a maltose analog with a sulfur linkage to an octyl group at the reducing end, amphiphilic and potentially useful as a non-ionic surfactant or in studying carbohydrate-protein interactions.
Molecular Formula
C20H38O10S
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
Octyl thiomaltoside is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
Octyl thiomaltoside, a sulfur-linked disaccharide analog, can be used to investigate the binding properties of maltose-recognizing proteins.