Description

Resorufin Butyrate is a synthetic organic compound belonging to the class of resorufin derivatives. This specialized chemical is valued for its role as a key intermediate and a fluorogenic substrate in advanced biochemical and analytical applications. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, diagnostic manufacturers, and industrial laboratories engaged in enzyme activity assays and high-throughput screening. The compound is supplied under stringent quality control to ensure consistent performance and reliability for sensitive experimental protocols.

Application

• Enzyme Substrate: Acts as a fluorogenic substrate for detecting esterase and lipase enzyme activity in biochemical research and diagnostic kits.
• Cell-Based Assays: Used in live-cell imaging and high-content screening to monitor intracellular enzymatic processes.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Serves as a critical raw material in the production of reagents for clinical and veterinary diagnostics.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in mechanistic studies of enzyme kinetics and inhibition in academic and pharmaceutical R&D.
• Fluorescent Probe Synthesis: Utilized as a precursor for synthesizing more complex fluorescent probes and tags for biomolecular labeling.
• Quality Control Testing: Applied in industrial settings for the quality assessment of enzymatic preparations and biocatalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	Resorufin Butyrate
CAS No.	15585-42-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₃NO₄
Molecular Weight	295.29 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Hydroxy-3H-phenoxazin-3-one 7-butyrate; Resorufin butanoate; 3H-Phenoxazin-3-one, 7-hydroxy-, 7-butyrate; Butyric acid resorufin ester; Resorufin n-butyrate
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Quality Control

Our Resorufin Butyrate is manufactured and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high purity and consistency, with specifications tailored to meet the demands of sensitive biochemical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity (typically by HPLC), and related substance profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%

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