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High-Quality Anionic Detergents for Biochemical Research

Alfa Chemistry is dedicated to providing high-quality anionic detergents for biochemical research worldwide. Anionic detergents are a class of surfactants featuring a hydrophilic, negatively charged head and a hydrophobic tail. In aqueous solutions, they form micelles that reduce surface tension, effectively solubilizing proteins, lipids, and other biomacromolecules. In scientific experiments such as protein extraction, electrophoresis analysis, and enzyme activity assays, anionic detergents are indispensable tools.

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What Are Anionic Detergents?

Anionic detergents achieve the solubilization and removal of biomolecules through the characteristics of their chemical structure. They exhibit high water solubility and good experimental compatibility in biochemical experiments, making them commonly used surfactants in research laboratories.

Common Types

Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS)

A classic laboratory anionic detergent, widely used for protein denaturation and electrophoresis analysis.

Sodium Octyl Sulfate (SOS)

Commonly used for protein extraction, membrane protein solubilization, and cell lysis experiments.

Other Anionic Detergents

Suitable for specific proteins or molecular systems and can be selected according to experimental requirements.

What Are the Key Applications of Anionic Detergents?

Anionic detergents play an indispensable role in a wide range of biochemical and molecular biology experiments. Their versatile properties enable precise protein research, enzyme analysis, nucleic acid studies, and cell-based applications.

Protein Research

Enzyme and Metabolite Research

Nucleic Acid and Molecular Biology Experiments

Cell Research Applications

Protein Research

  • SDS-PAGE Protein Electrophoresis: SDS imparts a uniform negative charge to proteins, allowing them to separate by molecular weight in an electric field.
  • Protein Extraction and Denaturation: Disrupts non-covalent bonds in proteins, enabling extraction of soluble and membrane proteins.
  • Membrane Protein Solubilization and Analysis: Improves the solubility of membrane proteins and enhances analytical accuracy.

Enzyme and Metabolite Research

  • Enzyme Activity Assays: Maintains homogeneous enzyme distribution in solution, improving measurement accuracy.
  • Enzyme Kinetics Experiments: Facilitates complete substrate-enzyme reactions and optimizes reaction conditions.
  • Biomolecule Purification: Removes impurities and enhances the purity of downstream analyses.

Nucleic Acid and Molecular Biology Experiments

  • DNA/RNA Extraction: Solubilizes cell membranes and proteins, improving nucleic acid recovery.
  • PCR and Downstream Analyses: Removes inhibitory substances during sample processing, ensuring reliable experimental results.
  • Sample Purification: Forms micelles to remove non-target biomolecule contaminants.

Cell Research Applications

  • Cell Lysis: Efficiently disrupts cell membranes, releasing intracellular components.
  • Proteomics Studies: Suitable for high-throughput protein analysis and quantification experiments.
  • Sample Preparation and Purification: Ensures uniform experimental materials and improves reproducibility.

Advantages of Anionic Detergents

High Efficiency in Solubilization and Decontamination

Rapidly solubilizes proteins, lipids, and other biomacromolecules.

Excellent Experimental Compatibility

Compatible with most buffer systems and biological matrices.

Adjustable Concentration

Flexible to meet various experimental requirements.

Supports High-Throughput and Precision Experiments

Suitable for research laboratories and biomedical studies.

Anionic Detergents Selection Guide

Select According to Experiment Type

Choose the appropriate detergent for protein extraction, electrophoresis, enzyme assays, and other experimental applications.

Consider Purity and Impurity Levels

High-purity products minimize experimental interference.

Pay Attention to Buffer System Compatibility

Ensure stability under different pH conditions and ionic strengths.

Safety and Environmental Considerations

Properly handle experimental waste and follow safety regulations.

Which Anionic Detergents Are Best-Selling?

Alfa Chemistry offers a wide range of high-quality anionic detergents. Below are some of the most popular products frequently selected by researchers worldwide:

Sodium Lauroylsarcosinate (SLSa)

Lithium Dodecyl Sulfate (LDS)

Sodium Deoxycholate

Sodium Cholate

Sodium Taurocholate

Sodium Glycocholate

Docusate Sodium

Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate (ALS)

Sodium Lauroylsarcosinate (SLSa)

CAS 137-16-6

Commonly applied in protein solubilization, DNA extraction, and cell disruption.

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Lithium Dodecyl Sulfate (LDS)

CAS 2044-56-6

Preferred for protein electrophoresis and membrane protein stabilization with enhanced solubility.

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Sodium Deoxycholate

CAS 145224-92-6

A bile salt detergent, effective for solubilizing lipids and membrane proteins in biochemistry research.

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Sodium Cholate

CAS 361-09-1

Frequently used in membrane biochemistry, lipid-protein interaction studies, and enzymatic assays.

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Sodium Taurocholate

CAS 145-42-6

A biologically relevant bile salt, often used in cell culture, bile acid research, and transporter assays.

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Sodium Glycocholate

CAS 338950-81-5

Useful for solubilizing hydrophobic compounds and studying bile acid metabolism.

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Docusate Sodium

CAS 577-11-7

Applied in pharmaceutical formulations and biochemical solubilization experiments.

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Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate (ALS)

CAS 2235-54-3

Versatile surfactant for protein extraction, nucleic acid purification, and industrial applications.

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Why Choose Alfa Chemistry?

High-Purity Laboratory-Grade Products

Ensures the reliability of your research results.

Consistent Batch Quality and Traceability

Each batch undergoes strict quality control.

Professional Technical Support and Application Consultation

Provides experimental protocols and usage guidance.

Multiple Packaging Options

Meets laboratory needs, from small-scale packages to bulk supply.

What Success Stories Can We Share?

Discover how our products are applied in real-world scenarios through our case studies.

Case 1: Application of SDS in Protein Electrophoresis Analysis

Customer Background

A well-known university biochemistry laboratory specializing in protein structure and function research.

Purchased Product

Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS, CAS 151-21-3)

Application Scenario

The laboratory used high-purity SDS supplied by Alfa Chemistry for SDS-PAGE protein electrophoresis experiments. In the study of membrane protein solubilization and protein quantification, SDS disrupts the secondary and tertiary structures of proteins while imparting a uniform negative charge, allowing proteins to be accurately separated according to molecular weight.

Experimental Data

  • Protein extraction using 1% (w/v) SDS buffer achieved an extraction efficiency of over 95%
  • In SDS-PAGE experiments, protein molecular weight separation error was less than ±2 kDa
  • Repeated experiments (n=5) showed a standard deviation of less than 5%, demonstrating high reproducibility

Customer Feedback

"The quality of SDS from Alfa Chemistry is extremely consistent. Every batch produced uniform experimental results, significantly reducing the time spent on repeated experiments. The high-purity product has greatly facilitated our membrane protein research."

Case 2: Application of SLES in Cell Lysis and Biological Sample Preparation

Customer Background

A biopharmaceutical company engaged in drug screening and cell signaling pathway research.

Purchased Product

Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES)

Application Scenario

The R&D team used SLES for cell lysis and biological sample preparation, facilitating the solubilization of cell membranes and release of intracellular proteins and nucleic acids. In combination with buffer systems, SLES ensured uniform cell lysis and did not interfere with downstream enzyme activity assays or proteomic analyses.

Experimental Data

  • 1.5% (w/v) SLES was used for HeLa cell lysis, achieving a protein recovery rate of 92%
  • Enzyme activity retention in downstream ELISA assays >90%
  • Repeated cell lysis experiments (n=4) showed a standard deviation of less than 6%

Customer Feedback

"The high solubility and mild properties of SLES allowed us to obtain reliable data in our drug screening experiments. The technical team also provided usage recommendations, saving us significant optimization time."

Case 3: Application of Anionic Detergents in Natural Product Extraction and Analysis

Customer Background

A plant-based pharmaceutical R&D laboratory, focusing on the extraction of natural products and analysis of active components.

Purchased Products

Mixed anionic detergents (SDS + SLES combination)

Application Scenario

The research team used the anionic detergent system to solubilize and disperse proteins, lipids, and polysaccharides in plant extract samples, optimizing the purification process of natural products. By controlling detergent concentration and processing conditions, they ensured stable and reliable results in downstream HPLC analysis.

Experimental Data

  • Using a 0.8% SDS + 0.5% SLES mixed system, extraction efficiency increased by approximately 20%
  • Target compound purity reached 98% in HPLC analysis
  • Standard deviation of three consecutive batch experiments was<3%, ensuring high reproducibility

Customer Feedback

"The mixed detergents performed very well, producing clear and reproducible HPLC results. Alfa Chemistry’s technical support team also helped us optimize the extraction conditions, which was extremely helpful for our natural product research."

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What biochemical experiments are Alfa Chemistry's anionic detergents suitable for?

A: Our anionic detergents are widely applicable in protein extraction, SDS-PAGE electrophoresis, membrane protein solubilization, enzyme activity assays, cell lysis, and natural product extraction for scientific research.

Q2: How is the purity and batch-to-batch consistency of anionic detergents ensured?

A: Alfa Chemistry's anionic detergents are all laboratory-grade, high-purity products. Each batch undergoes rigorous quality control and performance testing to ensure experimental reproducibility and data reliability.

Q3: How should the appropriate concentration of anionic detergents be selected for experiments?

A: Concentration should be optimized based on the experiment type and sample characteristics. For example, SDS is typically used at 0.1–2% (w/v) for protein electrophoresis, while SLES is used at 0.5–2% (w/v) for cell lysis. Please refer to the technical datasheet or contact Alfa Chemistry’s technical team for optimization guidance.

Q4: Do anionic detergents affect downstream analysis or detection methods?

A: High-purity anionic detergents are compatible with most downstream analytical methods (e.g., ELISA, HPLC, LC-MS/MS) at standard concentrations. For specialized applications, residual detergent can be diluted or removed to ensure accurate analysis.

Q5: Does Alfa Chemistry provide customization and technical support for anionic detergents?

A: Yes, we offer customization in concentration, purity, and formulation. We also provide application guidance, experimental optimization, and performance consultation for both research and industrial clients, ensuring optimal results under specific experimental conditions.

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