Description

4-Nitrophenyl-β-D-Fucopyranoside is a specialized chromogenic substrate used in enzymatic assays and biochemical research. This compound is critical for the detection and quantification of β-fucosidase activity, providing a reliable and sensitive colorimetric readout. It is primarily utilized by researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and life science sectors for enzyme characterization and inhibitor screening studies.

Application

• Primary substrate for the spectrophotometric assay of β-fucosidase enzyme activity.
• Used in biochemical research for studying enzyme kinetics, inhibition, and characterization.
• Essential reagent in the development of diagnostic kits for genetic disorders related to glycosidase deficiencies.
• Applied in high-throughput screening (HTS) platforms within pharmaceutical discovery to identify potential drug candidates.
• Utilized in quality control processes for enzyme production and purification in biotechnology.
• Employed in microbiology for the differentiation of bacterial species based on specific glycosidase profiles.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Nitrophenyl-β-D-Fucopyranoside
CAS No.	1226-39-7
Molecular Formula	C12H15NO7
Molecular Weight	285.25 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Nitrophenyl β-D-fucopyranoside; 4-Nitrophenyl β-D-fucoside; PNPGal (context-specific); β-D-Fucopyranoside, 4-nitrophenyl; 4-Nitrophenyl-β-D-fucopyranoside; p-Nitrophenyl-β-D-fucopyranoside; 1226-39-7; NPF
EINECS	214-967-6

Quality Control

Our 4-Nitrophenyl-β-D-Fucopyranoside is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for biochemical reagents to guarantee reliable performance in your assays.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.