Product Data Sheet

4-Trifluoromethylumbelliferyl-ß-D-galactopyranoside

Catalog No. A89851

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4-Trifluoromethylumbelliferyl-ß-D-galactopyranoside (TFMU-Gal) is a fluorogenic substrate primarily used in biochemical assays for the detection of ß-galactosidase activity. Upon enzymatic cleavage, TFMU-Gal releases a highly fluorescent product, making it a valuable tool in glycobiology research for studying glycosidase activity and carbohydrate metabolism. This compound is essential for understanding the role of glycosides in various biological processes.
Chemical Information
Catalog NumA89851
M. Wt392.28
FormulaC16H15F3O8
Purity>98%
Storageat -20 °C 3 years (powder form); at -20 °C 6 months (Solution base)
CAS No.117153-55-6
SynonymsTFMU-Gal
SMILESFC(F)(C(C1=CC=C(O[C@@H]2O[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]2O)O)O)CO)C=C1O3)=CC3=O)F
Biological Activity
Description4-Trifluoromethylumbelliferyl-ß-D-galactopyranoside (TFMU-Gal) is a fluorogenic substrate primarily used in biochemical assays for the detection of ß-galactosidase activity. Upon enzymatic cleavage, TFMU-Gal releases a highly fluorescent product, making it a valuable tool in glycobiology research for studying glycosidase activity and carbohydrate metabolism. This compound is essential for understanding the role of glycosides in various biological processes.
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