4-Methylumbelliferone is a selective inhibitor of Hyaluronan (HA) synthesis which is thought to function as an inhibitor via the depletion of UDP-glucuronic acid, the common substrate for HA synthesis.
4-Methylumbelliferone is a selective inhibitor of Hyaluronan (HA) synthesis which is thought to function as an inhibitor via the depletion of UDP-glucuronic acid, the common substrate for HA synthesis.
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Product Information
Catalog Num
A10015
Formula
C10H8O3
Molecular Weight
176.2
CAS Number
90-33-5
SMILES
CC1=CC(=O)OC2=C1C=CC(=C2)O
Synonyms
4-MU
Storage
Store lyophilized at -20ºC, keep desiccated. In lyophilized form, the chemical is stable for 36 months. In solution, store at -20ºC and use within 3 months to prevent loss of potency. Aliquot to avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.
Solubility
In vitro
DMSO
30 mg/mL (170.29 mM)
Water
Insoluble
Ethanol
30 mg/mL (170.29 mM)
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