Dodecyl-b-D-maltoside

N-Dodecyl-β-D-maltoside (DDM) is a non-ionic detergent for the stabilization and activation of enzymes and the study of membranes and membrane-bound proteins. It is a surfactant compound composed of a maltoside sugar with a long aliphatic side-chain.
DDM has been described to form useful micelles for the stabilization and solubilization of proteins. Especially suitable for the activation of cytochrome C oxidase. Frequently used for the investigation of photosynthetic membranes.
CMC (25 °C) 0.16 - 0.19 mM, Na (25 °C) 98.

Assay (from C) [α]20 °C/D (c=1 % in H2O)

min. 99.0 % +46 ° to +50 °

References:

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3. Dekker, J.P. et al. (1989) FEBS Lett. 254, 150-4
4. Koenig, B. et al. (1989) FEBS Lett. 257, 163-6

WGK: 1 • HS: 34024200
Storage Temperature: +2 °C to +8 °C