CHAPSO

Description
CHAPSO (3-[(3-cholamidopropyl)dimethylammonio]-2-hydroxy-1-propanesulfonate) is a zwitterionic detergent used to solubilize proteins. Due to its low light absorbance in the ultraviolet region of the electromagnetic spectrum, CHAPSO is useful for researchers monitoring ongoing chemical reactions or protein-protein binding with UV/Vis spectroscopy.

Applications

Solublizies proteins in non-denaturing state

Helps monitor membrane proteins due to its low background absorbance in the UV region

Molecular Formula
C₃₂H₅₈N₂O₈S

Melting point (Mp)
184-186°C