Description

4-Methoxyphenyl β-D-Glucopyranoside is a high-purity glycosidic compound, specifically a phenolic β-glucoside, valued for its role as a biochemical standard and synthetic intermediate. Its defined structure makes it a critical reference material for analytical method development and research into enzymatic hydrolysis and glycosidase activity. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors who require precise and reliable building blocks for drug discovery and biochemical studies.

Application

• Biochemical Research Standard: Used as a reference compound in the study of β-glucosidase enzymes, including activity assays and inhibition studies.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of novel glycoside-based therapeutics and prodrugs.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a high-purity standard for HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods to calibrate instruments and validate analytical procedures.
• Enzyme Substrate: Acts as a specific substrate for characterizing the kinetics and specificity of various glycosidases in diagnostic and research applications.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as a protected glycosyl donor or acceptor in the synthesis of complex oligosaccharides and natural product analogs.
• Plant & Microbial Biochemistry: Applied in research investigating the biosynthesis and degradation pathways of phenolic glycosides in biological systems.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-Methoxyphenyl β-D-Glucopyranoside
CAS No.	6032-32-2
Molecular Formula	C13H18O7
Molecular Weight	286.28 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Methoxyphenyl β-D-Glucopyranoside; 4-Methoxyphenyl β-D-Glucoside; Arbutin (Note: Arbutin typically refers to Hydroquinone β-D-glucopyranoside, but this is a structural analog); p-Methoxyphenyl glucoside; β-D-Glucopyranoside, 4-methoxyphenyl; 1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-β-D-glucopyranoside
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Methoxyphenyl β-D-Glucopyranoside is manufactured under a strict quality management system and undergoes comprehensive analytical testing. We ensure compliance with high-purity standards suitable for research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and product integrity.

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 compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent absorption of moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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