CHAPS, ≥98%

CHAPS Detergent is a specialized zwitterionic detergent commonly used in laboratory settings, particularly in the preparation of biological samples. It allows them to effectively solubilize membrane proteins and lipids without disrupting their overall structure. This makes CHAPS particularly useful in applications such as protein extraction, membrane protein studies, and biochemical research.

CHAPS is widely used for extracting membrane-bound proteins from biological membranes because it helps dissolve lipid bilayers without completely disrupting the structure of the proteins embedded in them. It is considered a non-denaturing detergent, meaning it does not generally alter the native structure of proteins, which is essential for studying protein function or performing enzymatic assays. CHAPS is used as an alternative to Triton X-100 in biochemistry and biology applications.