Product Description: CHAPS hydrate, a derivative of Cholic acid, is a zwitterionic detergent for solubilizing membrane proteins. CHAPS hydrate is used for stabilization of various protein-DNA complexes and can retain biochemical activity of proteins in solution[1][2].
Formula: C32H60N2O8S
References: [1]Kroflic A, et al. Thermodynamic characterization of 3-[(3-cholamidopropyl)-dimethylammonium]-1-propanesulfonate (CHAPS) micellization using isothermal titration calorimetry: temperature, salt, and pH dependence. Langmuir. 2012 Jul 17;28(28):10363-71./[2]Menshikova I, et al. Nucleosomes structure and dynamics: effect of CHAPS. Int J Biochem Mol Biol. 2011;2(2):129-137.
CAS Number: 331717-45-4
Molecular Weight: 632.89
Compound Purity: 98.0
Research Area: Others
Solubility: DMSO : 10.87 mg/mL (ultrasonic;warming;heat to 60°C)
Target: Biochemical Assay Reagents