CHAPS is a zwitterionic surfactant used in the laboratory to solubilize biological macromolecules such as proteins. It may be synthesized from cholic acid and is zwitterionic due to its quaternary ammonium and sulfonate groups; it is structurally similar to certain bile acids,
C 1890 (OTTO) Chaps, 99% Cas 75621-03-3 - used for membrane permeabilization of cells. C 1890 (OTTO) Chaps, 99% Cas 75621-03-3 - used as a component in lysis buffer for homogenization of liver tissues as well as adipose tissue.