Description

4-Methylumbelliferyl 2-Acetamido-2-Deoxy-3-o-(A-L-Fucopyranosyl)-B-D-Glucopyranoside is a specialized fluorogenic substrate designed for the sensitive detection and quantification of specific glycosidase enzyme activity. This compound is critical for researchers and quality control laboratories requiring precise enzymatic assays in diagnostic and biochemical research. It is primarily utilized in the life sciences sector for applications in enzymology, high-throughput screening, and the development of diagnostic kits.

Application

• Enzymatic Assay Substrate: A fluorogenic probe for the specific detection and kinetic study of α-L-fucosidase and related glycosidase enzymes.
• Diagnostic Development: Used in the research and manufacturing of clinical diagnostic kits for lysosomal storage disorders, such as fucosidosis.
• High-Throughput Screening (HTS): Employed in pharmaceutical research for screening potential enzyme inhibitors or activators in drug discovery pipelines.
• Biochemical Research: A key tool for investigating carbohydrate metabolism, glycoprotein processing, and enzyme mechanism studies.
• Quality Control: Serves as a reference standard in the quality assurance of enzyme preparations and diagnostic reagents.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methylumbelliferyl 2-Acetamido-2-Deoxy-3-o-(A-L-Fucopyranosyl)-B-D-Glucopyranoside
CAS No.	383160-12-1
Molecular Formula	C26H33NO14
Molecular Weight	583.54 g/mol
Synonyms	4-MU-Fuc-α-GlcNAc; 4-Methylumbelliferyl Fucosyl-N-acetylglucosaminide; 4-Methylumbelliferyl α-L-Fucopyranosyl-(1→3)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-β-D-glucopyranoside; Fucosyl-α(1-3)-GlcNAc-4MU; α-L-Fucopyranosyl-(1→3)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-D-glucopyranoside 4-methylumbelliferyl derivative; Fluorogenic Fucosidase Substrate; 383160-12-1
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Methylumbelliferyl 2-Acetamido-2-Deoxy-3-o-(A-L-Fucopyranosyl)-B-D-Glucopyranoside 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 enzymatic assays. We adhere to relevant industry guidelines to support our customers' compliance needs.

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; prolonged exposure to moisture, heat, or light should be avoided to maintain stability and performance.

Specification

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

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