Description

2'-Nitrophenyl Tetra-o-Acetyl-A-D-Galactopyranoside is a specialized chromogenic substrate used in enzymatic assays and biochemical research. This compound is critical for the detection and quantification of α-galactosidase activity, offering high sensitivity and specificity. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, diagnostic kit manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies involved in enzyme characterization, genetic disorder research, and high-throughput screening.

Application

• Enzymatic Substrate for α-Galactosidase: Used as a chromogenic reagent in biochemical assays to measure enzyme activity, crucial for research on Fabry disease and related lysosomal storage disorders.
• Diagnostic Kit Manufacturing: A key component in the formulation of diagnostic kits for clinical laboratories to detect specific enzyme deficiencies.
• Biochemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying glycosidase mechanisms, inhibitor screening, and enzyme kinetics.
• Pharmaceutical Quality Control: Used in the QC testing of therapeutic enzymes and biologics that involve galactosidase activity.
• Microbiology Assays: Applied in microbial identification and characterization where α-galactosidase activity is a diagnostic marker.

Basic Information

Product Name	2'-Nitrophenyl Tetra-o-Acetyl-A-D-Galactopyranoside
CAS No.	24624-80-4
Molecular Formula	C20H23NO12
Molecular Weight	469.40 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitrophenyl 2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-α-D-galactopyranoside; p-Nitrophenyl tetra-O-acetyl-α-D-galactopyranoside; α-D-Galactopyranoside, 4-nitrophenyl 2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetate; PNPTAG; 4-NPTAG; 2'-Nitrophenyl Tetraacetyl-α-D-galactoside; α-4-Nitrophenylgalactoside tetraacetate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2'-Nitrophenyl Tetra-o-Acetyl-A-D-Galactopyranoside is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and diagnostic applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards, and custom synthesis and purification to meet specific project requirements are available upon request.

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) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent decomposition. For long-term storage, consider desiccant use.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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