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CHAPS, 98+%
Description
Buffer; zwitterionic nondenaturing detergent for solubilizing membrane proteinsCHAPS is used in the laboratory to dissolve biological macromolecules such as proteins. It acts as a non-denaturing solvent used in purification of membrane proteins. It is also useful in conjunction with nonionic detergents like Triton X-100. Further, it is used as a non-denaturing zwitterionic detergent for membrane biochemistry.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Buffer; zwitterionic nondenaturing detergent for solubilizing membrane proteinsCHAPS is used in the laboratory to dissolve biological macromolecules such as proteins. It acts as a non-denaturing solvent used in purification of membrane proteins. It is also useful in conjunction with nonionic detergents like Triton X-100. Further, it is used as a non-denaturing zwitterionic detergent for membrane biochemistry.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Store in a cool. Incompatible with oxidizing agent, strong acid and bases.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 156°C to 158°C (decomposition) |
| Quantity | 1 g |
| Solubility Information | Slightly soluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 614.88 |
| Percent Purity | ≥98% |
| Chemical Name or Material | CHAPS |
Safety and Handling
| missing translation for 'healthHazard1' | H315-H319-H335 |
| missing translation for 'healthHazard2' | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
| missing translation for 'healthHazard3' | P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
| TSCA | No |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen |
RUO – Research Use Only