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    CAS Number: 57-09-0

    Cetyltrimethyl Ammonium Bromide

    $11,868.00 - $47,076.40

    Cetyltrimethyl Ammonium Bromide (CTAB) has a wide variety of bioactivity. In a laboratory setting, it is favored for the extraction of DNA from plants. CTAB is able to bind to polysaccharides and keep them from affecting the DNA purity. Due to its antiseptic activity against bacteria and fungus, it can be found in cosmetics and other hygiene products in the home.

    CTAB is soluble in water, and freely soluble in alcohol.

    This product is considered a dangerous good. Quantities above 1 g may be subject to additional shipping fees. Please contact us for specific questions.

    References Allen, G. C., Flores-Vergara, M. A., Krasynanski, S., Kumar, S., & Thompson, W. F. (2006). A modified protocol for rapid DNA isolation from plant tissues using cetyltrimethylammonium bromide. Nature Protocols, 1(5), 2320-2325. doi:10.1038/nprot.2006.384

    Grassi, C. (2009). The Antibacterial Efficiency Of Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide. Acta Pathologica Microbiologica Scandinavica, 31(1), 1-4. doi:10.1111/j.1699-0463.1952.tb05047.x

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    Mahmoud, Y. A. (2007). In vitro and in vivo antifungal activity of cetrimide (cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide) against fungal keratitis caused by Fusarium solani. Mycoses, 50(1), 64-70. doi:10.1111/j.1439-0507.2006.01313.x