D8638

Dodecyltrimethylammonium bromide

≥98%

• Synonim(y): Lauryltrimethylammonium bromide
• Wzór liniowy: CH₃(CH₂)₁₁N(CH₃)₃Br
• Numer CAS: 1119-94-4
• Masa cząsteczkowa: 308.34
• UNSPSC Code: 12161900
• NACRES: NA.25
• PubChem Substance ID: 24894108
• EC Number: 214-290-3
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 3597463
• MDL number: MFCD00011767

Właściwości

• biological source: synthetic (oragnic)
• description: cationic
• assay: ≥98%
• form: powder
• mol wt: 308.34 g/mol
• mp: 246 °C (dec.) (lit.)
• solubility: 954 g/L at 20 °C
• density: 1.17 g/cm³ at 20 °C (68 °F)
• application(s): (Solubilizing proteins, cell lysis)
• SMILES string: [Br-].CCCCCCCCCCCC[N+](C)(C)C
• InChI: 1S/C15H34N.BrH/c1-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16(2,3)4;/h5-15H2,1-4H3;1H/q+1;/p-1
• InChI key: XJWSAJYUBXQQDR-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Opis

General description

Dodecyltrimethylammonium bromide (DTAB) is a versatile quaternary ammonium surfactant with a wide range of applications in cell biology and biochemical research. Its unique properties make it a valuable tool for solubilizing proteins and peptides, extracting DNA, and lysing cells. In proteomics research, DTAB plays a crucial role in protein solubilization and purification. Its ability to disrupt hydrophobic interactions and electrostatic forces allows it to effectively solubilize membrane-bound proteins and peptides, making them accessible for analysis and characterization. This property is particularly important in proteomics studies involving membrane proteins, which are often difficult to solubilize using conventional methods.

Beyond protein solubilization, this cationic detergent also finds application in DNA extraction procedures. Its ability to interact with DNA and alter its conformation facilitates the release of DNA from cellular components, enabling its subsequent purification and analysis. This property is particularly useful in the isolation of DNA from various biological samples, including tissues, cells, and microorganisms. Furthermore, DTAB demonstrates effectiveness in cell lysis processes. Its ability to disrupt cell membranes and release intracellular components makes it a valuable tool for breaking down cells and accessing their contents. This property has applications in various biological studies, including protein extraction, enzyme assays, and cellular component analysis.

Dodecyltrimethylammonium bromide (DTAB) stands as a versatile and widely applicable surfactant with a diverse range of applications in proteomics research, cell biology, and biochemical research. Its ability to solubilize proteins and peptides, extract DNA, and lyse cells makes it an essential tool for various biological studies and analytical techniques.

Application

Dodecyltrimethylammonium bromide has been used to lyse neonatal normal human epidermal keratinocyte (NHEK) cells for the quantification of intracellular nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADP⁺) and NADPH (reduced form) content.

Dodecyltrimethylammonium bromide has been used in a study to assess the distribution of binary mixed counterions in surfactant adsorbed films. It has also been used in a study to investigate chain length compatibility of surfactants for extraction of organophosphorous pesticides. [1]

Features and Benefits

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Informacja o środkach bezpieczeństwa

• pictograms: GHS06,GHS09
• signalword: Danger
• hcodes: H301,H315,H319,H410
• pcodes: P264 - P270 - P273 - P301 + P310 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2
• Klasa składowania: 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
• wgk: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable
• ppe: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves