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4-Methylumbelliferyl 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-α-D-galactopyranoside (CAS 124223-99-0)

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Alternate Names:
7-[[2-(Acetylamino)-2-deoxy-a-D-galactopyranosyl]oxy]-4-methyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one
Application:
4-Methylumbelliferyl 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-α-D-galactopyranoside is an effective substrate for the detection of N-acetyl-α-D-Galactopyranosiaminidase activity
CAS Number:
124223-99-0
Molecular Weight:
379.36
Molecular Formula:
C18H21NO8
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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4-Methylumbelliferyl 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-α-D-galactopyranoside is a fluorogenic substrate utilized in biochemical research to study enzyme activity, specifically that of α-galactosidases. This compound is designed to release a fluorescent product upon enzymatic cleavage, which allows researchers to monitor the enzyme kinetics in real-time, providing a sensitive method for detecting and quantifying enzyme presence in various samples. It is particularly useful in elucidating the role of glycosidases in cellular processes and in characterizing mutations that affect their function. In addition, this substrate is applied in the field of enzyme assays where its fluorescence upon hydrolysis provides a non-invasive means of studying enzyme activity.

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4-Methylumbelliferyl 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-α-D-galactopyranoside, 10 mg

sc-220953
10 mg
$434.00