A non-detergent sulfobetaine with zwitterionic properties. Easily removed by dialysis. Similar to zwitterionic detergent, but does not form micelles due to too short hydrophobic side chains. It prevents protein aggregation and facilitates the renaturation of chemically and thermally denatured proteins. Suitable for solubilization of proteins for proteomic applications.

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