CAS 14948-96-0: p-Nitrophenyl-N-acetyl-β-D-galactosaminide
Description:p-Nitrophenyl-N-acetyl-β-D-galactosaminide is a synthetic compound commonly used as a substrate in biochemical assays, particularly for the detection of specific glycosidase enzymes. This compound features a p-nitrophenyl group, which serves as a chromogenic moiety, allowing for colorimetric detection upon enzymatic hydrolysis. The N-acetyl-β-D-galactosaminide portion indicates that it is a derivative of galactosamine, a sugar amino acid, which is linked to the p-nitrophenyl group through a glycosidic bond. The presence of the acetyl group enhances the stability and solubility of the compound in aqueous solutions. In terms of physical properties, it is typically a white to pale yellow crystalline solid, soluble in organic solvents and water at certain pH levels. The compound is utilized in various biochemical research applications, including studies on carbohydrate metabolism and enzyme kinetics, making it a valuable tool in glycoscience and enzymology. Safety precautions should be taken when handling this compound, as it may pose health risks if ingested or inhaled.
Formula:C14H18N2O8
InChI:InChI=1S/C14H18N2O8/c1-7(18)15-11-13(20)12(19)10(6-17)24-14(11)23-9-4-2-8(3-5-9)16(21)22/h2-5,10-14,17,19-20H,6H2,1H3,(H,15,18)/t10-,11-,12+,13-,14-/m1/s1
InChI key:InChIKey=OMRLTNCLYHKQCK-RKQHYHRCSA-N
SMILES:O=C(NC1C(OC2=CC=C(C=C2)N(=O)=O)OC(CO)C(O)C1O)C
- Synonyms:
- 4-Nitrophenyl 2-(acetylamino)-2-deoxy-β-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-galactopyranoside
- 4-Nitrophenyl-N-Acetyl-Beta-D-Galactosaminide
- Galactopyranoside, p-nitrophenyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-
- Galactopyranoside, p-nitrophenyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-, β-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-
- p-Nitrophenyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-β-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-galactopyranoside
- p-Nitrophenyl β-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-N-acetylgalactosaminide
- p-Nitrophenyl β-N-acetyl-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-galactosaminide
- p-Nitrophenyl-N-acetyl-β-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-galactosaminide
- p-Nitrophenyl-β-N-acetyl-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-galactoseaminide
- p-Nitrophenyl-β-N-acetylgalactosaminide
- See more synonyms
- β-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-Galactopyranoside, 4-nitrophenyl 2-(acetylamino)-2-deoxy-
- β-D-Galactopyranoside, 4-nitrophenyl 2-(acetylamino)-2-deoxy-
- p-Nitrophenyl-N-acetyl-β-D-galactosaminide
- Galactopyranoside, p-nitrophenyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-, β-D-
- 4-Nitrophenyl 2-(acetylamino)-2-deoxy-β-D-galactopyranoside
