Molecular structure of 4-Nitrophenyl β-D-galactopyranoside, CAS Number: 3150-24-1
4-Nitrophenyl β-D-galactopyranoside (CAS 3150-24-1)
Alternate Names:
p-Nitrophenyl β-D-galactopyranoside
Application:
4-Nitrophenyl β-D-galactopyranoside is a derivative of galactopyranose
CAS Number:
3150-24-1
Purity:
≥97%
Molecular Weight:
301.25
Molecular Formula:
C12H15NO8
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4-Nitrophenyl β-D-galactopyranoside, known as 4-NPG, is widely used as a substrate for detecting certain enzymes, such as β-galactosidase, present in diverse biological samples. Additionally, it aids in studying the structure and function of proteins and facilitates examinations of the impacts of different drugs and chemicals on biological systems. Furthermore, 4-Nitrophenyl β-D-galactopyranoside plays a role in investigating carbohydrate metabolism and glycoprotein synthesis. The enzyme β-galactosidase uses 4-Nitrophenyl β-D-galactopyranoside as a substrate. When β-galactosidase encounters 4-Nitrophenyl β-D-galactopyranoside, the enzyme splits the sugar molecule into two components: 4-nitrophenol and galactose. This splitting process is for identifying the presence of the enzyme in various biological samples.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
4-Nitrophenyl β-D-galactopyranoside, 250 mg | sc-220969 | 250 mg | $61.00 | |||
4-Nitrophenyl β-D-galactopyranoside, 1 g | sc-220969A | 1 g | $151.00 |