Description

4-Methylumbelliferyl Nonanoate is a specialized fluorogenic substrate and synthetic biochemical reagent. This compound is valued for its role as a chromogenic and fluorogenic agent in enzymatic assays, particularly for detecting lipase and esterase activity. It is primarily used by researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences, diagnostic, and pharmaceutical industries for developing sensitive analytical methods and diagnostic kits.

Application

• Enzymatic Assay Substrate: A key fluorogenic substrate for the detection and quantification of lipase and esterase enzyme activity in biochemical research.
• Diagnostic Kit Manufacturing: Used in the formulation of diagnostic kits and reagents for clinical and research laboratories to measure specific enzyme levels.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in enzyme kinetics studies, inhibitor screening, and other fundamental research applications in molecular biology and biochemistry.
• High-Throughput Screening (HTS): Utilized in pharmaceutical and biotechnology drug discovery programs for screening compound libraries against lipase/esterase targets.
• Microbiology Studies: Applied in research to study microbial lipase production and activity in various environmental and industrial samples.
• Quality Control in Enzyme Production: Serves as a standard reagent for the quality control and activity validation of commercial lipase and esterase preparations.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methylumbelliferyl Nonanoate
CAS No.	18319-93-2
Molecular Formula	C19H24O5
Molecular Weight	332.39 g/mol
Synonyms	4-MU Nonanoate; 4-Methylumbelliferyl Nonanoate; 4-Methyl-7-hydroxycoumarin nonanoate; 7-Hydroxy-4-methylcoumarin nonanoate; Nonanoic acid 7-hydroxy-4-methyl-2-oxo-2H-chromen-8-yl ester; 4-Methylumbelliferone nonanoate; 4-MU-C9; 4-Methylumbelliferyl pelargonate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Methylumbelliferyl Nonanoate is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for sensitive biochemical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Fluorogenic Activity	Functional in standard lipase assay

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