Description

2-Chloro-4-Nitrophenyl-Maltopentaoside is a specialized chromogenic substrate designed for the specific and sensitive detection of α-amylase activity. This compound matters because it provides a reliable, colorimetric readout essential for enzymatic research and diagnostic applications. It is primarily needed by biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and clinical diagnostics laboratories for enzyme kinetics studies, inhibitor screening, and the development of diagnostic assays.

Application

• Enzymatic Assay Substrate: Primary substrate for the quantitative determination of α-amylase activity in research and clinical settings.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: A key component in the production of kits for the diagnosis of pancreatic disorders and other conditions related to amylase levels.
• Biochemical Research: Used in enzyme kinetics studies to investigate the mechanism of action and inhibition of α-amylase.
• Pharmaceutical Screening: Employed in high-throughput screening (HTS) platforms to identify potential α-amylase inhibitors for therapeutic applications, such as in diabetes management.
• Food Science & Quality Control: Applied in the analysis of α-amylase activity in food processing, such as in baking and brewing industries.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a critical tool for fundamental and applied research in enzymology and molecular biology.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-4-Nitrophenyl-Maltopentaoside
CAS No.	99304-80-0
Molecular Formula	C35H52ClNO28
Molecular Weight	946.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl α-D-maltopentaoside; CNP-Maltopentaoside; 4-Nitro-2-chlorophenyl maltopentaoside; α-Amylase substrate CNP-G5; 2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl-α-maltopentaose; Chromogenic amylase substrate; CNPG5; 2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl-α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-D-glucopyranoside
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Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-4-Nitrophenyl-Maltopentaoside is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive biochemical applications. Each lot is characterized by advanced analytical techniques including HPLC and NMR to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 (store away from light). Prolonged exposure to higher temperatures or humidity should be avoided to maintain stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water, DMSO

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