Description

4-Methylumbelliferyl 3-o-(A-L-Fucopyranosyl)-B-D-Galactopyranoside is a specialized fluorogenic substrate designed for the detection and measurement of specific glycosidase enzyme activity. This compound matters for researchers and diagnostic manufacturers who require high-purity, reliable reagents for enzymatic assays. It is primarily needed in the life sciences, pharmaceutical research, and clinical diagnostics sectors for applications such as enzyme kinetics studies and the development of diagnostic kits.

Application

• As a fluorogenic substrate for α-L-fucosidase in enzymatic assays and research.
• For diagnostic kit development to detect enzyme deficiencies or genetic disorders.
• In biochemical research for studying carbohydrate metabolism and glycosidase specificity.
• For high-throughput screening (HTS) in pharmaceutical discovery to identify enzyme inhibitors or activators.
• As a critical reagent in quality control for biomanufacturing processes involving recombinant enzymes.
• In academic research for investigating lysosomal storage diseases and related pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methylumbelliferyl 3-o-(A-L-Fucopyranosyl)-B-D-Galactopyranoside
CAS No.	296776-06-2
Molecular Formula	C22H26O13
Molecular Weight	498.44 g/mol
Synonyms	4-MU-3-O-α-L-Fucopyranosyl-β-D-galactopyranoside; 4-Methylumbelliferyl 3-O-α-L-fucopyranosyl-β-D-galactopyranoside; 3-O-(α-L-Fucopyranosyl)-β-D-galactopyranoside 4-methylumbelliferyl; α-L-Fucosidase Substrate; Fluorogenic Fucosidase Substrate; 4-MU-Fuc-Gal; 296776-06-2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Methylumbelliferyl 3-o-(A-L-Fucopyranosyl)-B-D-Galactopyranoside is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for sensitive research and diagnostic applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and performance in standard assay conditions. We adhere to rigorous in-house specifications to meet the demanding requirements of the life science industry.

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. Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Fluorogenic Activity	Conforms to reference standard

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