n-Octyl-beta-D-glucoside
Agent Name
n-Octyl-beta-D-glucoside
CAS Number
29836-26-8
Formula
C14-H28-O6
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Octyl-beta-D-glucoside; Octyl beta-D-glucopyranoside; 1-O-Octyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside; beta-D-Glucopyranoside, octyl; [ChemIDplus] n-Octylglucoside; OG; [Merck Index] n-Octyl beta-D-glucopyranoside; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Category
Monosaccharides and Derivatives
Description
White solid; [Merck Index] White to off-white hygroscopic powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a detergent and surfactant for biological systems; [Merck Index] Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Octyl glucoside" and "alpha-Methylglucoside."
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