Description

4-Methylumbelliferyl B-D-Chitobiose Peracetate is a specialized fluorogenic substrate designed for the sensitive detection and quantification of chitinase and related enzymatic activities. This compound is critical for researchers and industrial scientists requiring precise, high-throughput assays in biochemical and diagnostic applications. It is primarily utilized in life science research, pharmaceutical development, and industrial enzyme characterization for its reliable performance as a diagnostic tool.

Application

• Chitinase Activity Assays: A key fluorogenic substrate for the continuous, sensitive measurement of endo- and exo-chitinase enzyme kinetics in research and quality control.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Used in the formulation of diagnostic kits for fungal detection and the study of chitinolytic pathogens.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Employed in high-throughput screening (HTS) platforms to identify and characterize novel chitinase inhibitors for therapeutic development.
• Agricultural Biotechnology: Applied in research on plant defense mechanisms and the development of bio-pesticides targeting insect or fungal chitin.
• Enzyme Purification & Characterization: Serves as a specific substrate for monitoring chitinase activity during protein purification and functional studies.
• Microbiological Studies: Utilized in assays to study chitin degradation by bacteria and fungi in environmental and industrial samples.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methylumbelliferyl B-D-Chitobiose Peracetate
CAS No.	122147-95-9
Molecular Formula	C32H37NO18
Molecular Weight	723.64 g/mol
Synonyms	4-MU-Chitobiose Peracetate; 4-Methylumbelliferyl N,N'-Diacetyl-β-D-chitobioside; 4-Methylumbelliferyl β-D-N,N'-Diacetylchitobioside; MU-β-(GlcNAc)2; 4-MU-(GlcNAc)2; Fluorogenic Chitobiose Substrate; Chitinase Substrate 4-MU-Chitobiose
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Quality Control

Our 4-Methylumbelliferyl B-D-Chitobiose Peracetate is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for critical research applications. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and performance in standard assay conditions. We adhere to relevant quality guidelines to support our global customer base in pharmaceutical and diagnostic development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dry environment. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; allow the sealed vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize condensation and exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Fluorogenic Activity	Conforms to performance standard
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in DMSO, DMF

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