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4-Nitrophenyl-α-D- glucopyranoside (CAS 3767-28-0)

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Alternate Names:
p-Nitrophenyl-alpha-D-glucoside; PNP-alpha-D-Glc
Application:
4-Nitrophenyl-α-D- glucopyranoside is a useful chromogenic substrate for α-D-glucosidase
CAS Number:
3767-28-0
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
301.25
Molecular Formula:
C12H15NO8
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4-Nitrophenyl-α-D-glucopyranoside is a synthetic compound recognized for its pivotal role in biochemistry and molecular biology due to its unique properties. It is comprised of a glucose molecule linked to a nitrophenyl group, making it an essential tool in scientific research. This compound is particularly valuable for its use as an enzyme substrate, facilitating studies on enzyme-substrate interactions and the structural and functional analysis of DNA-binding proteins. It is instrumental in examining the mechanisms of proteases and kinases, and in the investigation of gene expression regulation. As a chromogenic substrate, it is involved in enzymatic reactions with glycosyltransferases and glycosidases, where it forms an enzyme-substrate complex that leads to the release of a yellow product, highlighting its role in the detection of glucansucrases, yeast, and the analysis of concanavalin A complexes′ crystal structure. Additionally, it serves as a substrate for enzymes like LYAG and Maltase-glucoamylase, further underscoring its versatility in research applications.


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4-Nitrophenyl-α-D- glucopyranoside, 1 g

sc-281427
1 g
$93.00

4-Nitrophenyl-α-D- glucopyranoside, 5 g

sc-281427A
5 g
$251.00