Description

4-Methylumbelliferyl 6-Thio-Palmitate-B-D-Glucopyranoside is a specialized fluorogenic substrate designed for the sensitive detection and study of enzymatic activity. This compound is critical for researchers and quality control laboratories requiring precise biochemical assays. It is primarily utilized in life science research, pharmaceutical development, and diagnostic applications for probing specific glycosidase enzymes.

Application

• Biochemical Research: As a fluorogenic substrate for the study of β-glucosidase and related enzyme kinetics, inhibition, and characterization.
• Diagnostic Assay Development: Used in the design and optimization of high-throughput screening (HTS) assays and clinical diagnostic tests for enzyme deficiencies.
• Pharmaceutical Screening: Employed in drug discovery programs to identify and evaluate potential inhibitors of target glycosidases.
• Cell Biology Studies: Applied in cellular imaging and activity-based protein profiling (ABPP) to visualize enzyme localization and function within live cells or tissues.
• Quality Control: Serves as a reference standard or critical reagent in the quality assurance of enzyme preparations and diagnostic kits.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methylumbelliferyl 6-Thio-Palmitate-B-D-Glucopyranoside
CAS No.	229644-17-1
Molecular Formula	C32H46O9S
Molecular Weight	606.77 g/mol
Synonyms	4-MU-6S-Pal-Glc; 6-Thio-Palmitoyl-4-methylumbelliferyl-β-D-glucopyranoside; 4-Methylumbelliferyl 6-thiohexadecanoate β-D-glucoside; Fluorogenic β-glucosidase substrate (6-thio-palmitoyl); 4-MU-β-Glc-6-S-palmitate; β-Glucosidase substrate, fluorogenic; 229644-17-1
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Quality Control

Our 4-Methylumbelliferyl 6-Thio-Palmitate-B-D-Glucopyranoside is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

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). Allow the sealed vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in DMSO, DMF; sparingly soluble in aqueous buffers

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