Description

2-Nitrophenyl 4-o-β-D-Xylopyranosyl-β-D-Xylopyranoside is a specialized synthetic glycoside derivative, serving as a crucial biochemical tool and research intermediate. Its core value lies in its utility for studying glycosidase enzyme activity, inhibition mechanisms, and carbohydrate-protein interactions. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and biotechnology companies focused on enzymology, glycobiology, and drug discovery.

Application

• Glycosidase Research: Acts as a chromogenic or fluorogenic substrate for the assay and characterization of specific xylosidase and glycosidase enzymes.
• Enzyme Inhibition Studies: Used to screen and evaluate potential inhibitors of carbohydrate-processing enzymes, relevant to metabolic disorder and anti-viral drug research.
• Biochemical Pathway Analysis: A tool for investigating enzymatic pathways involved in hemicellulose (xylan) degradation and carbohydrate metabolism.
• Diagnostic Reagent Development: Serves as a key component in developing diagnostic kits for enzyme deficiency disorders.
• Academic & Pharmaceutical R&D: Employed in basic research to understand glycoprotein function and in the discovery of novel therapeutic agents targeting glycosidases.
• Quality Control Standard: Used as a reference standard in the quality control of enzyme preparations and related biochemical reagents.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Nitrophenyl 4-o-β-D-Xylopyranosyl-β-D-Xylopyranoside
CAS No.	157956-98-4
Molecular Formula	C16H21NO11
Molecular Weight	403.34 g/mol
Synonyms	4-O-β-D-Xylopyranosyl-β-D-xylopyranose 1-(2-nitrophenyl) glycoside; pNP-β-D-Xylobiose; 2-Nitrophenyl β-D-xylobioside; 2-NP-β-Xyl2; 1-(2-Nitrophenyl)-4-O-β-D-xylopyranosyl-β-D-xylopyranoside; β-D-Xylobioside, 2-nitrophenyl; 2-Nitrophenyl 4-O-β-D-xylopyranosyl-β-D-xylopyranoside; 2-Nitrophenyl xylobioside
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Quality Control

Our 2-Nitrophenyl 4-o-β-D-Xylopyranosyl-β-D-Xylopyranoside is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for fine chemicals and biochemical reagents.

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). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep the container tightly sealed in a desiccated environment to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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