Description

4-Methylumbelliferyl Propionate is a high-purity fluorogenic substrate and key biochemical reagent. This compound is essential for enzymatic assays, particularly for detecting and quantifying lipase and esterase activity with high sensitivity and specificity. It is a critical tool for researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic industries.

Application

• Enzymatic Substrate: Primary fluorogenic substrate for the detection and kinetic study of lipases, esterases, and other hydrolytic enzymes.
• Diagnostic Reagent: Used in the formulation of diagnostic kits for clinical and veterinary analysis of enzyme function.
• Biochemical Research: A vital tool in life science research for studying enzyme mechanisms, inhibition, and activity profiling.
• Pharmaceutical Screening: Employed in high-throughput screening (HTS) assays to identify potential drug candidates targeting lipolytic enzymes.
• Food & Beverage Analysis: Applied in quality control to measure lipase activity in food products and raw materials.
• Industrial Enzyme Monitoring: Used to monitor and optimize enzymatic processes in biofuel production and other industrial biotechnology applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methylumbelliferyl Propionate
CAS No.	3361-13-5
Molecular Formula	C13H12O5
Molecular Weight	248.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4-MU Propionate; 4-Methylumbelliferyl Propanoate; 7-Hydroxy-4-methylcoumarin propionate; 4-Methyl-7-hydroxycoumarin propionate; 3-(4-Methyl-2-oxo-2H-chromen-7-yl) propanoate; 4-Methyl-7-umbelliferyl propionate; Propanoic acid 4-methyl-2-oxo-2H-chromen-7-yl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Methylumbelliferyl Propionate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for sensitive biochemical applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for fine chemicals and biochemical reagents.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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