I wonder if L-Rhamnose monohydrate does the same job of L-Rhamnose in the induction of Rhamnose-based expression systems.
The denomination of monohydrate or a dihydrate, etc. associated with a chemical usually refers to the amount of water molecules per molecule of the chemical in its crystals. In other words, once the chemical is dissolved, it's just the same stuff as the anhydrous molecule.
So yes, L-rhamnose monohydrate will work just as well. Just be sure to take into account the additional water molecules when weighing.
The denomination of monohydrate or a dihydrate, etc. associated with a chemical usually refers to the amount of water molecules per molecule of the chemical in its crystals. In other words, once the chemical is dissolved, it's just the same stuff as the anhydrous molecule.
So yes, L-rhamnose monohydrate will work just as well. Just be sure to take into account the additional water molecules when weighing.
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