Fig. 1 · Structure
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4-Nitrophenyl α-D-galactopyranoside
Artificial Substrate
4-Nitrophenyl α-D-galactopyranoside serves as an artificial substrate for the detection of α-galactosidase activity. This compound facilitates the release of 4-nitrophenol (pNP) upon enzymatic cleavage, allowing for quantitative measurement of enzyme function. It is widely utilized in biochemical assays and research applications focused on glycosidase activity, contributing to studies in enzymology and carbohydrate metabolism.
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Specifications
| Manufacturer | Adooq Bioscience |
|---|---|
| Actions | Substrate |
| CAS Number | 7493-95-0 |
| Applications | Artificial Substrate |
| Formula | C12H15NO8 |
| Molecular Weight | 301.25 |
| Synonyms | PNP-alpha-D-Gal; PNP-α-D-Gal |
| SMILES | O[C@@H]1[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@@H](OC2=CC=C([N+]([O-])=O)C=C2)O[C@@H]1CO |
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In Vitro Solubility
Reported Solubility
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Storage
Store powder at -20°C, keep desiccated.
In powder form, the chemical is stable for 36 months.
In solution, store at -20°C and use within 1 month to prevent loss of potency. Aliquot to avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.