General description

A synthetic zwitterionic detergent, which unlike other amphoteric surfactants, retains its zwitterionic character over a broad pH range (CMC: 330 mM). This property is attributed to both the presence of a strongly basic quaternary ammonium ion and an acidic sulfonate ion of equal strength. This ionic balance presumably prevents irreversible binding to either anionic or cationic compounds.

A synthetic zwitterionic detergent, which unlike other amphoteric surfactants, retains its zwitterionic character over a broad pH range. This property is attributed to both the presence of a strongly basic quaternary ammonium ion and an acidic sulfonate ion of equal strength. This ionic balance presumably prevents irreversible binding to either anionic or cationic compounds.

Legal Information

Zwittergent is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Other Notes

Fulop, M.J., et al. 1992. Anal. Biochem. 203, 141.Byers, S., et al. 1987. J. Biol. Chem.262, 9166.

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

5 g in Plastic ampoule

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and refrigerate (4°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 1 month at 4°C.

Warning

Toxicity: Irritant (B)