Description

4-Methylumbelliferyl 6-Sulfo-2-Acetamido-2-Deoxy-A-D-Glucopyranoside, Potassium Salt is a specialized fluorogenic substrate designed for the sensitive detection and quantification of specific glycosidase enzyme activity. This compound matters for researchers and quality control professionals who require precise, high-throughput enzymatic assays. It is primarily needed in the life sciences, pharmaceutical development, and diagnostic industries for applications ranging from enzyme kinetics studies to high-content screening.

Application

• Enzymatic Assay Substrate: A critical reagent for fluorometric assays targeting sulfated glycosidases, including specific sulfatases and glucosidases.
• Biomedical Research: Used in studies of lysosomal storage disorders, carbohydrate metabolism, and enzyme inhibitor screening.
• Diagnostic Development: Serves as a key component in the development of clinical diagnostic kits for enzyme deficiency diseases.
• Pharmaceutical QC: Employed in quality control testing of biopharmaceuticals to monitor enzymatic activity and purity.
• High-Throughput Screening (HTS): Ideal for automated screening platforms in drug discovery due to its fluorogenic properties.
• Microbiology: Can be used in research to study bacterial glycosidase activity and for microbial identification.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methylumbelliferyl 6-Sulfo-2-Acetamido-2-Deoxy-A-D-Glucopyranoside, Potassium Salt
CAS No.	210357-37-2
Molecular Formula	C18H20KNO13S
Molecular Weight	529.52 g/mol
Synonyms	4-MU-6S-GlcNAc, Potassium Salt; 4-Methylumbelliferyl 6-sulfo-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-α-D-glucopyranoside, Potassium Salt; 6-Sulfo-4-Methylumbelliferyl N-Acetyl-α-D-glucosaminide, K+ Salt; 4-Methylumbelliferyl-6-sulfo-α-D-N-acetylglucosaminide, Potassium Salt; Fluorogenic substrate for sulfated glycosidases; 4-MU-α-GlcNAc-6S, K+; α-GlcNAc-6S 4-MU
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Quality Control

Our 4-Methylumbelliferyl 6-Sulfo-2-Acetamido-2-Deoxy-A-D-Glucopyranoside, Potassium Salt is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and diagnostic applications. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and performance in standard assay conditions. We adhere to relevant quality guidelines to support our global customer base in regulated and non-regulated environments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dry environment. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive. For long-term stability, store desiccated. Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
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.