Acros Organics Dowex 50WX8 Strong Acid Cation Exchange Resin 2.5 kg

The Acros Organics Dowex 50WX8 is a high-performance *strong acid cation exchange resin* designed for precise analytical separations, deionization, and sample preparation in research and industrial laboratories. This polymer-based ion exchanger features:

• High-capacity sulfonic acid functional groups enabling effective cation exchange
• Fine particle size of 100-200 mesh facilitating high resolution in analytical workflows
• Wet volume capacity of at least 1.7 meq/mL (H form), critical for consistent ion exchange performance
• Water retention capacity ranging from 50% to 58%, supporting stable hydration and exchange dynamics
• Moist bead or spherical physical form ensuring uniform flow and interaction in chromatographic processes
• Beige to brown color, insoluble in water, maintaining chemical stability during prolonged laboratory use
• Packaging includes a 2.5 kg plastic bottle, suitable for bulk analytical and preparative laboratory applications

This resin is essential for biotechnology and molecular diagnostics workflows requiring reliable and reproducible ion exchange, including applications in bioprocessing, synthetic biology research, and biopharmaceutical production pipelines. Dowex 50WX8 is widely used in clinical diagnostics and environmental analysis, offering critical support for high-throughput molecular biology assays and gene editing sample preparations.

The resin adheres to industry standards with a CAS Number 11119-67-8 and MDL Number MFCD00132726, qualifying it as a trusted polymer-based ion exchanger in both academic and commercial laboratory settings.