Octyl β-D-galactopyranoside

CAS : 40427-75-6

Ref. 3D-DO06352

Informations sur le produit

• Nom: Octyl β-D-galactopyranoside
• Synonymes: n-Octyl β-D-galactoside, Octyl b-D-Glucopyranoside

Description

Octyl β-D-galactopyranoside is a chemosensor that has been used to detect the presence of aldehydes. The transfer mechanism of octyl β-D-galactopyranoside involves micelles, which are aggregates of amphiphilic molecules that form spherical structures in water. Octyl β-D-galactopyranoside has been shown to have antibacterial activity against gram-positive bacteria and leishmania parasites. This compound is also used as a glycosidase inhibitor, which prevents the breakdown of carbohydrates by enzymes called glycosidases. It is believed that this inhibition occurs because octyl β-D-galactopyranoside binds to the active site of the enzyme, thereby preventing access by the substrate. The optimum temperature for octyl β-D-galactopyranoside's activity is between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius. Octyl β-D-galactopyranoside

• Marque: Biosynth

Propriétés chimiques

• Masse moléculaire: 292.37 g/mol
• Formule: C₁₄H₂₈O₆
• Degré de pureté: Min. 95%
• Couleur/Forme: Powder