Description

4-Nitrophenyl3,4,6-Tri-o-Acetyl-B-D-Galactopyranoside is a specialized chromogenic substrate used in enzymatic assays. This compound is critical for research and diagnostic applications where precise measurement of glycosidase enzyme activity is required. It is primarily utilized by biochemists, pharmaceutical researchers, and diagnostic kit manufacturers developing sensitive and reliable analytical methods.

Application

• Enzymatic Substrate for β-Galactosidase: A key chromogenic reagent for detecting and quantifying β-galactosidase activity in biochemical and molecular biology research.
• Diagnostic Assay Development: Used in the formulation of diagnostic kits for clinical and research laboratories to measure specific enzyme levels.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Employed in high-throughput screening (HTS) and drug discovery programs targeting glycosidase enzymes.
• Microbiology and Cell Biology: Serves as a reporter substrate in studies involving gene expression (e.g., lacZ gene assays) and cellular processes.
• Biochemical Reagent Manufacturing: A critical raw material for producers of high-purity biochemical reagents and assay components.
• Food & Beverage Industry Analysis: Potential use in enzymatic methods for quality control and analysis within food science.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Nitrophenyl3,4,6-Tri-o-Acetyl-B-D-Galactopyranoside
CAS No.	62346-04-7
Molecular Formula	C20H23NO12
Molecular Weight	469.40 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Nitrophenyl 3,4,6-tri-O-acetyl-β-D-galactopyranoside; 4-Nitrophenyl 3,4,6-tri-O-acetyl-β-D-galactopyranoside; PNPTAG; β-D-Galactopyranoside, 4-nitrophenyl 3,4,6-triacetate; 3,4,6-Tri-O-acetyl-β-D-galactopyranosyl 4-nitrobenzoate; 4-NPGTAG; p-NPGTAG; 4-Nitrophenyl β-D-galactopyranoside triacetate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Nitrophenyl3,4,6-Tri-o-Acetyl-B-D-Galactopyranoside is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards to support the integrity of your enzymatic assays and research outcomes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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