Description

4-Mu β-D-Cellohexaoside is a specialized fluorogenic substrate used as a critical reagent in enzymatic assays. This compound is essential for the sensitive and specific detection of cellulase and related glycosyl hydrolase activities. It is primarily utilized by researchers and quality control laboratories in the biotechnology, biofuel, and pulp & paper industries for quantifying enzyme kinetics and screening for novel enzymatic activities.

Application

• Cellulase Activity Assays: Primary substrate for the fluorometric determination of endo- and exo-cellulase activity in research and industrial enzyme characterization.
• Enzyme Kinetic Studies: Used in biochemical research to study the mechanism, inhibition, and efficiency of various glycoside hydrolases.
• High-Throughput Screening (HTS): Employed in drug discovery and biofuel research to screen for novel cellulolytic enzymes or inhibitors from compound libraries or environmental samples.
• Biomass Conversion Research: A key tool in biofuel development for monitoring and optimizing the enzymatic breakdown of cellulosic materials.
• Quality Control for Enzyme Preparations: Used by manufacturers to standardize and certify the activity of commercial cellulase products.
• Diagnostic Reagent Development: Potential use in developing diagnostic kits for conditions related to carbohydrate metabolism.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-Mu β-D-Cellohexaoside
CAS No.	84325-21-3
Molecular Formula	C34H52O26
Molecular Weight	876.76 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methylumbelliferyl β-D-cellobioside; 4-Methylumbelliferyl β-D-cellobioside; 4-MU-β-D-cellobioside; 4-Methylumbelliferyl β-cellobioside; 4-MU-Cellobioside; 4-Methyl-2-oxo-2H-chromen-7-yl β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-β-D-glucopyranoside; 7-(β-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-β-D-glucopyranosyloxy)-4-methylcoumarin
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Quality Control

Our 4-Mu β-D-Cellohexaoside is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting assay results, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics.

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). Allow the vial to warm to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to minimize condensation and moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water, DMSO, DMF

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