Description

4-Nitrophenyl B-D-Arabinopyranoside 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 and researchers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors for studying carbohydrate metabolism and developing enzyme-based detection systems.

Application

• Enzymatic Substrate for Glycosidases: Acts as a chromogenic substrate for the detection and quantification of α- and β-glycosidase enzyme activities in biochemical assays.
• Biochemical Research: Used in fundamental research to study enzyme kinetics, inhibition, and the mechanisms of carbohydrate-active enzymes.
• Diagnostic Kit Development: Employed in the formulation of diagnostic kits for clinical and research laboratories to detect specific enzyme deficiencies or microbial contamination.
• Pharmaceutical Screening: Utilized in high-throughput screening (HTS) platforms to identify potential glycosidase inhibitors for drug discovery programs.
• Microbiology Studies: Applied in microbial identification and characterization based on specific glycosidase profiles of bacteria and fungi.
• Quality Control in Enzyme Production: Serves as a standard reagent for the quality assurance and potency testing of commercial glycosidase enzyme preparations.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Nitrophenyl B-D-Arabinopyranoside
CAS No.	78679-14-8
Molecular Formula	C11H13NO7
Molecular Weight	271.22 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Nitrophenyl β-D-Arabinopyranoside; 4-Nitrophenyl β-D-Arabinopyranoside; PNPA; β-D-Arabinopyranoside, 4-nitrophenyl; p-Nitrophenyl β-D-arabinopyranoside; 4-Nitrophenyl-β-D-arabinopyranoside; 1-(4-Nitrophenyl)-β-D-arabinopyranoside; Arabinopyranoside, 4-nitrophenyl, β-D-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Nitrophenyl B-D-Arabinopyranoside is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and performance as an enzymatic substrate. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (HPLC), water content, and absorbance characteristics is provided with every shipment.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Absorbance (Lambda max)	Conforms
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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