Description

2-Chloro-4-Nitrophenyl-α-D-Glucopyranoside is a specialized chromogenic substrate used in enzymatic assays. This compound is critical for the detection and quantification of α-glucosidase activity, a key enzyme in carbohydrate metabolism research. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, diagnostic kit manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies involved in enzyme inhibitor screening and biochemical studies.

Application

• Enzymatic Substrate for α-Glucosidase: Serves as a chromogenic substrate in colorimetric assays to measure α-glucosidase enzyme activity.
• Biochemical Research & Diagnostics: Used in research laboratories for studying carbohydrate metabolism, enzyme kinetics, and metabolic disorders.
• Pharmaceutical Screening: Employed in high-throughput screening (HTS) platforms to identify and evaluate potential α-glucosidase inhibitors for therapeutic applications.
• Diagnostic Kit Manufacturing: A key raw material in the production of diagnostic kits for conditions related to enzymatic dysfunction.
• Quality Control in Biotechnology: Used for the quality assurance of enzyme preparations and related bioproducts.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-4-Nitrophenyl-α-D-Glucopyranoside
CAS No.	119047-14-2
Molecular Formula	C12H14ClNO8
Molecular Weight	335.69 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl α-D-glucopyranoside; 4-Nitro-2-chlorophenyl α-D-glucopyranoside; α-2-Chloro-4-nitrophenylglucopyranoside; CNP-α-Glucoside; CNPαG; p-Nitrocatechol sulfate α-D-glucoside derivative (related); α-Glucosidase Substrate (CNP); Chromogenic α-glucosidase substrate
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Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-4-Nitrophenyl-α-D-Glucopyranoside is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive biochemical applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant quality management standards to support research and diagnostic development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in DMSO, Methanol; Slightly soluble in water

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