Amberlite XAD-16

Description

Amberlite XAD-16 is a polymeric adsorbent widely utilized for adsorption of organic substances from aqueous systems and polar solvents. It is useful for the removal of detergents from protein solutions. It is also used in the recovery and purification of antibiotics, water soluble steroids, amino acids and proteins. It plays a vital role in the removal of non polar compounds from polar solvents.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Amberlite XAD-16 is a polymeric adsorbent widely utilized for adsorption of organic substances from aqueous systems and polar solvents. It is useful for the removal of detergents from protein solutions. It is also used in the recovery and purification of antibiotics, water soluble steroids, amino acids and proteins. It plays a vital role in the removal of non polar compounds from polar solvents.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and acids.