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4-Nitrophenyl α-L-arabinofuranoside (CAS 6892-58-6)

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Alternate Names:
pNP-alpha-L-Arabinofuranoside
CAS Number:
6892-58-6
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
271.22
Molecular Formula:
C11H13NO7
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4-Nitrophenyl α-L-arabinofuranoside is a synthetic compound often used in biochemistry and molecular biology as a chromogenic substrate in the assay of α-L-arabinofuranosidase activity. α-L-Arabinofuranosidases are enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of α-L-arabinofuranoside bonds, which are found in various natural compounds, including polysaccharides and glycoconjugates. These enzymes play a role in the breakdown and metabolism of complex carbohydrates, contributing to the degradation of plant biomass and the cycling of organic matter in the environment.


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4-Nitrophenyl α-L-arabinofuranoside, 10 mg

sc-220982
10 mg
$109.00

4-Nitrophenyl α-L-arabinofuranoside, 25 mg

sc-220982A
25 mg
$203.00

4-Nitrophenyl α-L-arabinofuranoside, 50 mg

sc-220982B
50 mg
$359.00

4-Nitrophenyl α-L-arabinofuranoside, 100 mg

sc-220982C
100 mg
$515.00

4-Nitrophenyl α-L-arabinofuranoside, 250 mg

sc-220982D
250 mg
$983.00