Description

4-Methylumbelliferyl Sulfate Potassium Salt is a high-purity fluorogenic substrate essential for enzymatic assays. This compound serves as a critical reagent for the sensitive detection and quantification of sulfatase enzyme activity. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, diagnostic manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies in life science research, clinical diagnostics, and drug discovery.

Application

• Sulfatase Enzyme Assays: Acts as a fluorogenic substrate for the detection and kinetic study of various sulfatases, including arylsulfatases.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Used in the formulation of diagnostic kits for measuring sulfatase activity in clinical samples.
• Biochemical Research: A key tool for studying enzyme mechanisms, inhibition, and regulation in metabolic pathways.
• High-Throughput Screening (HTS): Employed in pharmaceutical R&D for screening compound libraries for sulfatase inhibitors or activators.
• Microbiology: Used in assays to detect bacterial sulfatase activity for identification purposes.
• Quality Control: Serves as a reference standard in the quality control of enzymatic products and diagnostic reagents.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methylumbelliferyl Sulfate Potassium Salt
CAS No.	15220-11-8
Molecular Formula	C10H7KO6S
Molecular Weight	294.32 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methylumbelliferyl sulfate K salt; Potassium 4-methylumbelliferyl sulfate; 4-MUS, K+ salt; 4-Methylumbelliferyl potassium sulfate; 7-Hydroxy-4-methylcoumarin sulfate potassium salt; 4-MU sulfate potassium salt; 4-Methylumbelliferone sulfate potassium salt; 4-MUF sulfate potassium salt
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Quality Control

Our 4-Methylumbelliferyl Sulfate Potassium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, identity confirmation by IR and NMR, and residual solvent analysis. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or production standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Fluorescence Suitability	Passes test

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