Acros Organics Dowex 1X8 Ion Exchange Resin for Laboratory Anion Separation, Model 203000025

The Acros Organics Dowex 1X8 ion exchange resin (model 203000025) is a high-performance laboratory-grade anion exchange resin designed for precise separation and purification tasks in analytical and research settings. This resin features:

• _Particle size_: 100-200 mesh beads ensuring rapid exchange kinetics
• _Matrix composition_: Polystyrene-divinylbenzene backbone for chemical stability
• _Functional groups_: Quaternary ammonium groups in chloride (Cl⁻) form facilitating efficient anion exchange
• _Capacity_: Wet volume capacity exceeding 1.2 meq/mL (Cl form)
• _Water retention_: Between 39% and 45%, optimizing hydration and ion-exchange efficiency
• _Physical characteristics_: Tan to white bead form for easy visual verification
• _Molecular weight_: 432.05 g/mol, with chemical identifiers including CAS 12627-85-9 and MDL MFCD00132718

Widely adopted in biotechnology and molecular diagnostics workflows, this resin is essential for processes such as bioprocessing purification, gene editing sample preparation, and biopharmaceutical production pipelines where reliable anion separation is critical. Its robust ion-exchange properties make it indispensable in synthetic biology research and analytical chemistry laboratories focusing on fluorescence analysis, live-cell imaging preparation, and molecular biology applications. Packaged in a 2.5 kg bottle, it supports extensive laboratory use with consistent batch quality (Lot: A0430512).

This ion exchange resin complies with harmonized code 391400, categorizing it under polymer-based ion-exchangers suited for laboratory purification and separation applications. Its physical and chemical specifications ensure compatibility with a variety of protocols requiring stringent ion separation and high throughput in research environments.