Description

4-Methylumbelliferyl Lignocerate is a specialized fluorogenic substrate used as a critical reagent in enzymatic assays. This compound is valued for its high sensitivity and specificity in detecting and quantifying enzymatic activity, particularly for lipases and esterases. It is an essential tool for researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic industries, where precise biochemical analysis is paramount.

Application

• Enzymatic Assay Substrate: Primary use as a fluorogenic substrate for the detection and kinetic study of lipase and esterase enzymes.
• Biochemical Research: Used in high-throughput screening (HTS) platforms for drug discovery targeting lipid-metabolizing enzymes.
• Diagnostic Development: Employed in the development of clinical diagnostic kits for conditions related to pancreatic function or lipid disorders.
• Microbiology & Biotechnology: Applied in assays to identify and characterize microbial strains based on their lipolytic activity.
• Food Science & Quality Control: Utilized to measure lipase activity in food products, enzymes, and industrial biocatalysts.
• Academic Research: A key reagent in university and institutional labs for fundamental studies on enzyme mechanisms and inhibition.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methylumbelliferyl Lignocerate
CAS No.	84434-52-6
Molecular Formula	C35H56O5
Molecular Weight	556.82 g/mol
Synonyms	4-MU Lignocerate; 4-Methylumbelliferyl Tetracosanoate; 7-Hydroxy-4-methylcoumarin Tetracosanoate; 4-Methylumbelliferyl n-Tetracosanoate; Lignoceric Acid 4-Methylumbelliferyl Ester; Fluorogenic Lipase Substrate; 4-MU-C24:0
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Methylumbelliferyl Lignocerate is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, essential for reliable assay performance. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support research and industrial applications requiring traceable and validated reference standards.

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 sealed vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize condensation and moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Fluorogenic Activity	Functional in standard lipase assay

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