Description

6-Bromo-2-Naphthyl-α-D-Glucopyranoside is a specialized glycoside derivative that serves as a critical biochemical reagent. This compound is valued for its role as a chromogenic substrate in enzymatic assays, particularly for detecting specific hydrolase activities. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, diagnostic kit manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies engaged in enzyme research and high-throughput screening.

Application

• Enzymatic Substrate: Acts as a chromogenic substrate for β-glucosidase and other glycosidase enzymes in biochemical assays.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Used in the production of diagnostic kits for the detection of enzymatic activity related to genetic disorders or metabolic functions.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Employed in drug discovery and development for screening enzyme inhibitors or activators in high-throughput formats.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a tool compound in academic and industrial laboratories studying glycosidase mechanisms and kinetics.
• Cell Biology Studies: Utilized in histochemistry and cell-based assays to visualize and quantify glycosidase activity within tissues or cultured cells.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromo-2-Naphthyl-α-D-Glucopyranoside
CAS No.	25696-57-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₇BrO₆
Molecular Weight	385.21 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Bromo-2-naphthyl α-D-glucopyranoside; 6-Br-2-Naphthyl-α-D-Glucoside; α-6-Bromo-2-naphthylglucopyranoside; 6-Bromo-2-naphthyl-α-D-glucoside; 2-Naphthol, 6-bromo-, α-D-glucopyranoside; 6-Br-α-NAP-Glc; Bromonaphthyl glucoside; Substrate for β-glucosidase
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Quality Control

Our 6-Bromo-2-Naphthyl-α-D-Glucopyranoside is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research and diagnostic applications. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccant in the container.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in DMSO, DMF; slightly soluble in methanol

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