Acros Organics Dowex 50WX8 Strong Acid Cation Exchange Resin for Analytical Use

The Acros Organics Dowex 50WX8 is a high-capacity, strong acid cation exchange resin formulated for precise analytical separations, deionization, and sample preparation in laboratory environments. Manufactured in the United States, this resin features:

• Particle Size: Fine 100-200 mesh (15% max on 60 mesh, 15% max through 170 mesh) enhancing separation resolution
• Physical Form: Moist beads or spheres facilitating ease of handling and packing
• Ion Exchange Groups: Sulfonic acid functional groups enabling efficient ion exchange processes
• Capacity: Wet volume capacity of at least 1.7 meq/mL in H-form
• Water Retention: Between 50% and 58%, maintaining resin functionality and stability
• Chemical Identifiers: CAS 11119-67-8, MDL MFCD00132726, IUPAC name AmberChrom 50WX8 Ion Exchange Resin
• Solubility: Insoluble in water enhancing chemical resistance during bioprocessing
• Packaging: Supplied in 2.5 kg plastic bottles for convenient laboratory storage

This resin is widely employed in biotechnology and molecular diagnostics workflows, particularly in bioprocessing, biomanufacturing, and synthetic biology research where precise cation exchange is critical. It is essential for applications such as molecular cloning sample cleanup and biomedical engineering studies requiring high-purity reagents. The strong acid ion-exchange properties and fine particle size make Dowex 50WX8 a preferred choice for chromatographic purification and water deionization in clinical diagnostics labs.

Overall, the Dowex 50WX8 resin is a robust, reliable material for ion-exchange chromatography, optimized for analytical accuracy and consistency in biotechnology and related research applications.