Description

4-Methylumbelliferylb-D-Galactopyranoside-6-Sulphatesodiumsalt is a specialized fluorogenic substrate used for the detection and quantification of enzyme activity. This compound is critical for research and diagnostic applications requiring high sensitivity and specificity. It is primarily utilized by biochemists, pharmaceutical researchers, and diagnostic kit manufacturers in the life sciences sector for enzyme-linked assays.

Application

• Enzyme Substrate for Diagnostics: A key reagent in fluorometric assays for detecting sulfatase and galactosidase enzyme activity in clinical and research laboratories.
• Biochemical Research: Used in high-throughput screening (HTS) to identify enzyme inhibitors or activators for drug discovery programs.
• Diagnostic Kit Manufacturing: Incorporated into commercial diagnostic kits for lysosomal storage disorders, such as metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) and mucopolysaccharidosis.
• Cell Biology Studies: Employed as a probe to visualize and measure enzymatic activity within live cells or tissue samples.
• Quality Control in Biopharma: Used to monitor the activity of recombinant enzymes during production and purification processes.
• Microbiology Applications: Can be used in assays to study bacterial or fungal enzyme systems for antimicrobial research.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methylumbelliferylb-D-Galactopyranoside-6-Sulphatesodiumsalt
CAS No.	206443-06-3
Molecular Formula	C16H17NaO12S
Molecular Weight	456.35 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methylumbelliferyl-β-D-galactopyranoside-6-sulfate sodium salt; 4-MU-β-D-Gal-6-SO4 Na; 4-Methylumbelliferyl β-D-galactopyranoside 6-sulfate; 4-MUG-6-S; 6-Sulfo-4-methylumbelliferyl β-D-galactopyranoside sodium salt; Galactose-6-sulfate 4-methylumbelliferyl derivative; Fluorogenic galactose-6-sulfate substrate
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Quality Control

Our 4-Methylumbelliferylb-D-Galactopyranoside-6-Sulphatesodiumsalt is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for sensitive diagnostic and research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and performance in standard assays. We adhere to relevant quality guidelines to support our global clientele in pharmaceutical development and in-vitro diagnostics (IVD).

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C in a dry environment. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive (store away from light); prolonged exposure to moisture, elevated temperature, or light may affect product performance. Keep container tightly sealed in a desiccated atmosphere upon receipt.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Fluorogenic Activity	Conforms to reference standard
Solubility	Soluble in water, DMSO

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