Description

4-Methylumbelliferyl Butyrate is a synthetic fluorogenic substrate widely used in enzymatic assays and diagnostic research. Its core value lies in its ability to produce a highly fluorescent product upon hydrolysis, enabling sensitive detection and quantification of enzyme activity. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences, particularly for applications in clinical diagnostics, pharmaceutical development, and biochemical research.

Application

• Enzymatic Assay Substrate: Primarily used as a fluorogenic substrate for detecting and quantifying the activity of esterases, lipases, and other hydrolytic enzymes.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: A key component in the formulation of diagnostic kits for clinical laboratories, aiding in the detection of specific enzyme markers.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in kinetic studies, enzyme inhibition assays, and high-throughput screening (HTS) platforms within academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Pharmaceutical Quality Control: Used in potency testing and quality assurance of enzyme-based pharmaceutical products.
• Microbiology: Applied in assays to study microbial esterase activity for identification and research purposes.
• Cell Biology: Utilized as a probe for intracellular esterase activity in live-cell imaging and flow cytometry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methylumbelliferyl Butyrate
CAS No.	17695-46-4
Molecular Formula	C14H14O5
Molecular Weight	262.26 g/mol
Synonyms	4-MU Butyrate; 4-Methylumbelliferyl butanoate; Hymecromone butyrate; 7-Hydroxy-4-methylcoumarin butyrate; 4-Methyl-7-hydroxycoumarin butyrate; 4-Methylumbelliferone butyrate; MUB; Butyric acid 4-methylumbelliferyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Methylumbelliferyl Butyrate is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for sensitive research and diagnostic applications. All materials are accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can provide material tailored to specific research or manufacturing requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Fluorescence Properties	Conforms to standard

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