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4-Methylumbelliferyl α-L-arabinopyranoside (CAS 69414-26-2)

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4-Methylumbelliferyl α-L-arabinopyranoside is a derivative of arabinopyranose
CAS Number:
69414-26-2
Molecular Weight:
308.28
Molecular Formula:
C15H16O7
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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4-Methylumbelliferyl α-L-arabinopyranoside (4-MU-α-L-Ara) has served as a compound of great importance over the years. Its versatility extends to applications encompassing the exploration of enzyme structure and function and gene expression studies. 4-Methylumbelliferyl α-L-arabinopyranosidea acts as a substrate for the enzyme alpha-L-arabinofuranosidase. Through enzymatic action, the enzyme cleaves the α-L-arabinopyranosyl moiety from 4-Methylumbelliferyl α-L-arabinopyranoside, liberating 4-methylumbelliferone. This resulting product exhibits fluorescence and can measure the activity of the enzyme.


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4-Methylumbelliferyl α-L-arabinopyranoside, 100 mg

sc-220959
100 mg
$126.00

4-Methylumbelliferyl α-L-arabinopyranoside, 1 g

sc-220959A
1 g
$945.00