Description

2-Chloro-4-Nitrophenyl-β-D-Maltoheptaoside is a specialized chromogenic substrate designed for the sensitive and specific detection of enzymatic activity. This compound matters for its critical role in biochemical research and diagnostic assay development, particularly for α-glucosidase and related enzymes. It is primarily needed by research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and diagnostic kit manufacturers engaged in carbohydrate metabolism studies, enzyme inhibitor screening, and the development of clinical diagnostics.

Application

• Enzyme Assay Substrate: Primary substrate for the spectrophotometric or colorimetric assay of α-glucosidase, α-amylase, and other carbohydrate-processing enzymes.
• Biochemical Research: Used in kinetic studies, enzyme characterization, and inhibition profiling to understand carbohydrate digestion and metabolism.
• Pharmaceutical Screening: Employed in high-throughput screening (HTS) platforms to identify and evaluate potential therapeutic inhibitors for conditions like diabetes.
• Diagnostic Development: Integral component in the formulation of clinical diagnostic kits for measuring enzyme activity in biological samples (e.g., blood, tissue homogenates).
• Quality Control in Biotechnology: Used to assess the purity and specific activity of enzyme preparations in biomanufacturing processes.
• Food Science & Analysis: Applied in research to study starch degradation and to measure enzyme activities relevant to food processing and quality.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-4-Nitrophenyl-β-D-Maltoheptaoside
CAS No.	90826-64-5
Molecular Formula	C49H74ClNO37
Molecular Weight	1280.55 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl β-D-maltoheptaoside; CNP-G7; 4-Nitro-2-chlorophenyl β-D-maltoheptaoside; β-2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl maltoheptaoside; Chromogenic substrate for α-glucosidase; α-Glucosidase substrate CNP-G7; 2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl-β-maltoheptaose; 2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl-α-D-maltoheptaoside (common misnomer)
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Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-4-Nitrophenyl-β-D-Maltoheptaoside is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance in sensitive assays. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectrophotometric verification of enzymatic activity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, assay, and specific performance data is provided with every shipment to support your research and compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C in a dry environment. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to moisture, elevated temperature, or light may lead to degradation. Allow the sealed container to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to prevent condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Assay (Enzymatic)	≥ 98.0% (on dried basis)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water, DMSO
Extinction Coefficient	Provided on COA

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