Molecular structure of 4-Nitrophenyl-β-D- glucopyranoside, CAS Number: 2492-87-7
4-Nitrophenyl-β-D- glucopyranoside (CAS 2492-87-7)
Alternate Names:
p-Nitrophenyl-β-D-glucoside; PNP-β-D-Glc
Application:
4-Nitrophenyl-β-D- glucopyranoside is a chromogenic β-D-glucosidase substrate
CAS Number:
2492-87-7
Purity:
≥99%
Molecular Weight:
301.25
Molecular Formula:
C12H15NO8
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4-Nitrophenyl-β-D-glucopyranoside is a chromogenic substrate widely used in the field of enzymology to assay the activity of β-glucosidases, which are enzymes that hydrolyze the glycosidic bonds in β-D-glucosides. Upon enzymatic cleavage by β-glucosidases, this compound releases 4-nitrophenol, which can be easily detected due to its yellow color in alkaline conditions, providing a convenient method for monitoring enzyme activity. Research applications of 4-Nitrophenyl-β-D-glucopyranoside include the study of cellulose degradation, since β-glucosidases play a key role in the cellulolytic process, which is significant for both biofuel production and the natural carbon cycle. Additionally, it is used in probing the specificity and kinetics of β-glucosidases from various sources, contributing to the understanding of their biological functions and potential industrial applications.
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Activator of:
β-glucosidase.Substrate of:
beta-glucosidase, and Enzyme.Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
4-Nitrophenyl-β-D- glucopyranoside, 2 g | sc-281429 | 2 g | $194.00 | |||
4-Nitrophenyl-β-D- glucopyranoside, 5 g | sc-281429A | 5 g | $219.00 | |||
4-Nitrophenyl-β-D- glucopyranoside, 25 g | sc-281429B | 25 g | $520.00 | |||
4-Nitrophenyl-β-D- glucopyranoside, 100 g | sc-281429C | 100 g | $1846.00 |