Description

4-Nitrophenyl 2,3,4-Tri-o-Acetyl-β-L-Fucopyranoside is a specialized glycoside derivative, widely utilized as a chromogenic substrate for enzymatic assays. This compound is critical for research and development in biochemistry and molecular biology, enabling precise measurement of glycosidase activity. It is primarily sought by pharmaceutical researchers, diagnostic kit manufacturers, and academic institutions focused on carbohydrate chemistry and enzyme kinetics.

Application

• Enzymatic Substrate: Acts as a chromogenic substrate for the detection and kinetic study of α-L-fucosidase and other specific glycosidases.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Used in the production of diagnostic kits for genetic disorders like fucosidosis and for certain cancer markers.
• Biochemical Research: Essential tool for investigating carbohydrate metabolism, enzyme mechanisms, and inhibitor screening in academic and industrial R&D labs.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in high-throughput screening (HTS) assays to identify potential therapeutic agents targeting glycosidase enzymes.
• Quality Control in Bioprocessing: Used to monitor enzyme activity and purity in the production of biologics and recombinant proteins.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Nitrophenyl 2,3,4-Tri-o-Acetyl-β-L-Fucopyranoside
CAS No.	24332-99-8
Molecular Formula	C18H21NO10
Molecular Weight	411.36 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Nitrophenyl 2,3,4-tri-O-acetyl-β-L-fucopyranoside; 4-Nitrophenyl 2,3,4-tri-O-acetyl-β-L-fucopyranoside; β-L-Fucopyranoside, 4-nitrophenyl 2,3,4-tri-O-acetate; PNPTAF; Fucosidase Substrate; 2,3,4-Tri-O-acetyl-4-nitrophenyl β-L-fucopyranoside
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Nitrophenyl 2,3,4-Tri-o-Acetyl-β-L-Fucopyranoside is manufactured under strict quality systems 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 guidelines to support your research and production needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a desiccated environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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