Lauryl-beta-D-maltoside is used as a non-ionic detergent in biochemistry and molecular biology for the solubilization extraction and purification of membrane proteins.

It helps disrupt lipid membranes and maintain membrane proteins in a soluble state while preserving their native structure and biological activity.

Lauryl-beta-D-maltoside is a mild non-ionic surfactant consisting of a hydrophilic maltose group linked to a hydrophobic lauryl (dodecyl) chain. It is commonly used in protein research enzyme studies and membrane protein characterization.