Description

2-Nitrophenyl-2-Acetamido-2-Deoxy-6-o-Beta Galactopyranosyl-Alpha Galactopyranoside is a specialized chromogenic substrate designed for the sensitive detection of specific glycosidase enzyme activity. This compound matters for its role as a critical reagent in biochemical research and diagnostic assay development, enabling precise enzymatic analysis. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, diagnostic kit manufacturers, and academic research institutions focused on carbohydrate chemistry, enzymology, and biomarker discovery.

Application

• Enzymatic Substrate for Glycosidases: Used as a chromogenic substrate for the detection and quantification of specific α-galactosidase and related glycosidase enzymes in research assays.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: A key component in the formulation of diagnostic kits for enzymatic deficiencies, such as Fabry disease screening.
• Biochemical Research Tool: Employed in enzyme kinetics studies, inhibitor screening, and characterization of enzyme specificity in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Utilized in high-throughput screening (HTS) platforms during drug discovery programs targeting glycosidase-related disorders.
• Quality Control in Bioprocessing: Applied in monitoring enzyme activity during the production and purification of therapeutic proteins.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Nitrophenyl-2-Acetamido-2-Deoxy-6-o-Beta Galactopyranosyl-Alpha Galactopyranoside
CAS No.	93496-42-5
Molecular Formula	C20H28N2O13
Molecular Weight	504.45 g/mol
Synonyms	6'-O-β-Galactopyranosyl-α-Galactopyranoside 2-Nitrophenyl N-Acetyl-α-D-galactosaminide; p-Nitrophenyl 6-O-β-D-galactopyranosyl-α-D-galactopyranoside 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy; 2-Nitrophenyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-6-O-β-D-galactopyranosyl-α-D-galactopyranoside; Galα1-3Galβ1-4GlcNAc-α-pNP; α-Galactosidase Substrate (chromogenic); 4-Nitrophenyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-6-O-β-D-galactopyranosyl-α-D-galactopyranoside (isomer reference); PNP-α-GalNAc-(Galβ1-4) (common abbreviation)
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Quality Control

Our 2-Nitrophenyl-2-Acetamido-2-Deoxy-6-o-Beta Galactopyranosyl-Alpha Galactopyranoside is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for critical research applications. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request, supporting compliance with internal quality standards for research and diagnostic use.

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 ambient conditions or light should be avoided to maintain stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in water, DMSO

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