Acros Organics Dowex 50WX8 Strong Acid Cation Exchange Resin, 100-200 Mesh, 2.5 kg

The Acros Organics Dowex 50WX8 is a high-capacity strong acid cation exchange resin, specifically engineered for precise cation exchange in analytical separations, deionization, and sample preparation. It features a 100-200 mesh particle size, ideal for fine separation workflows commonly required in molecular diagnostics and bioprocessing research.

• Chemical composition: Sulfonic acid functional groups providing efficient ion exchange
• Capacity: Minimum wet volume capacity of 1.7 meq/mL ensures reliable ion-binding performance
• Water retention: Between 50-58%, maintaining optimal hydration for consistency in biochemical applications
• Form factor: Supplied as moist beads or spheres in beige to brown coloration, facilitating uniform column packing
• Packaging: Delivered in a 2.5 kg plastic bottle suitable for laboratory use
• Solubility: Insoluble in water, ensuring stability in aqueous processes
• Application relevance: Widely used in biotechnology for biomanufacturing, including sample purification, desalting, and ion removal critical in gene editing and synthetic biology protocols
• Manufacturing: Produced in the United States under CAS number 11119-67-8, maintaining high standards for reproducibility

This resin is essential for biomedical engineering labs focusing on molecular biology and clinical diagnostics, delivering consistent ion exchange performance critical in biopharmaceutical production pipelines and other advanced life science applications. Its fine mesh size and strong acid profile make it highly effective for molecular cloning workflows requiring precise cation exchange and deionization steps.