n-Heptyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside is useful for lipid vesicle preparation and solubilization of membrane-bound proteins.
Purification Methods
Purify the glucoside by repeated crystallisation from Me2CO which is a better solvent than EtOAc. The acetate has m 66-68.5o and [] 20D -20.5o (c 4, CHCl3) [Pigman & Richtmyer J Am Chem Soc 64 369 1942]. [Beilstein 17 IV 2936.]
HEPTYL-BETA-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE Preparation Products And Raw materials