Product Data Sheet
Resorufin-β-D-galactopyranoside
Catalog No. A88218
Resorufin-β-D-galactopyranoside acts as a substrate for β-galactosidase, facilitating the assessment of this enzyme's activity, which plays a crucial role in lactose metabolism and gene expression regulation. Upon hydrolysis by β-galactosidase, it produces resorufin, a red fluorescent compound, making it a valuable reagent for detecting and quantifying β-galactosidase activity in various biological samples, including bacterial and mammalian cells. This compound is essential for biochemical assays aimed at studying enzyme dynamics and cellular processes.
Chemical Information
| Catalog Num | A88218 |
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| M. Wt | 375.33 |
| Formula | C18H17NO8 |
| Purity | >98% |
| Storage | at -20 °C 3 years (powder form); at -20 °C 6 months (Solution base) |
| CAS No. | 95079-19-9 |
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| SMILES | O=C1C=C2OC3=CC(O[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]4O)O)O[C@@H]([C@@H]4O)CO)=CC=C3N=C2C=C1 |
Biological Activity
| Description | Resorufin-β-D-galactopyranoside acts as a substrate for β-galactosidase, facilitating the assessment of this enzyme's activity, which plays a crucial role in lactose metabolism and gene expression regulation. Upon hydrolysis by β-galactosidase, it produces resorufin, a red fluorescent compound, making it a valuable reagent for detecting and quantifying β-galactosidase activity in various biological samples, including bacterial and mammalian cells. This compound is essential for biochemical assays aimed at studying enzyme dynamics and cellular processes. |
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Adooq products are transported at room temperature. If you receive the product at room temperature, please rest assured, the Adooq Quality Inspection Department has conducted experiments to verify that the normal temperature placement of one month will not affect the biological activity of powder products. After collecting, please store the product according to the requirements described in the datasheet. Most Adooq products are stable under the recommended conditions.
