Description

4-Methylumbelliferyl Lewis X Trisaccharide is a high-purity fluorogenic glycosidase substrate designed for sensitive enzymatic assays. This compound is critical for biochemical research, enabling the study of glycosidase activity and carbohydrate metabolism with high specificity and low background fluorescence. It is primarily utilized by researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic sectors for enzyme characterization, inhibitor screening, and diagnostic assay development.

Application

• Enzymatic Research & Assay Development: As a fluorogenic substrate for the detection and quantification of specific glycosidase enzymes, including α-L-fucosidases.
• High-Throughput Screening (HTS): Used in drug discovery platforms to identify and characterize potential glycosidase inhibitors for therapeutic development.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Serves as a key component in the formulation of diagnostic kits for enzymatic activity measurements related to genetic disorders or bacterial infections.
• Biochemical Pathway Analysis: A tool for investigating carbohydrate metabolism and processing in cellular and microbiological systems.
• Quality Control in Biologics: Employed to monitor enzyme activity and purity during the production and purification of recombinant proteins and other biologics.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methylumbelliferyl Lewis X Trisaccharide
CAS No.	359436-57-0
Molecular Formula	C31H41NO18
Molecular Weight	691.66 g/mol
Synonyms	4-MU-Lewis X; 4-Methylumbelliferyl α-L-Fuc-(1→3)-[β-D-Gal-(1→4)]-D-GlcNAc; 4-MU-α-L-Fucp-(1→3)-[β-D-Galp-(1→4)]-D-GlcpNAc; Lewis X Trisaccharide 4-Methylumbelliferyl Glycoside; Fluorogenic Lewis X Substrate; 4-Methylumbelliferyl-α-L-fucosyl-(1,3)-[β-D-galactosyl-(1,4)]-N-acetyl-D-glucosaminide
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Quality Control

Our 4-Methylumbelliferyl Lewis X Trisaccharide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and diagnostic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay results, and impurity profiles 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) and light-sensitive. Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent condensation and moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (HPLC/UV)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Solubility	Soluble in DMSO, DMF; slightly soluble in water

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