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4-Nitrophenyl N,N′-diacetyl-β-D-chitobioside (CAS 7284-16-4)

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Alternate Names:
p-nitrophenyl-chitobiose; pNP-chitobiose; 4-nitrophenyl-chitobiose
CAS Number:
7284-16-4
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
545.49
Molecular Formula:
C22H31N3O13
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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4-Nitrophenyl N,N′-diacetyl-β-D-chitobioside functions as a substrate for the detection and measurement of chitinase activity in various biological samples. 4-Nitrophenyl N,N′-diacetyl-β-D-chitobioside is specific and sensitive for the assessment of chitinase enzyme activity. Its mechanism of action involves being hydrolyzed by chitinase enzymes, leading to the release of a yellow-colored product that can be quantified spectrophotometrically. 4-Nitrophenyl N,N′-diacetyl-β-D-chitobioside′s role involves its use as a reliable and precise indicator of chitinase activity, allowing for the investigation of chitinolytic processes in biological systems. By providing a means to measure chitinase activity, 4-Nitrophenyl N,N′-diacetyl-β-D-chitobioside contributes to the understanding of chitin metabolism and the roles of chitinase enzymes in various biological processes.


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4-Nitrophenyl N,N′-diacetyl-β-D-chitobioside, 1 mg

sc-220985B
1 mg
$178.00

4-Nitrophenyl N,N′-diacetyl-β-D-chitobioside, 2 mg

sc-220985C
2 mg
$301.00

4-Nitrophenyl N,N′-diacetyl-β-D-chitobioside, 5 mg

sc-220985
5 mg
$311.00

4-Nitrophenyl N,N′-diacetyl-β-D-chitobioside, 10 mg

sc-220985A
10 mg
$637.00

4-Nitrophenyl N,N′-diacetyl-β-D-chitobioside, 25 mg

sc-220985D
25 mg
$1331.00

4-Nitrophenyl N,N′-diacetyl-β-D-chitobioside, 50 mg

sc-220985E
50 mg
$2453.00