CAS 17695-46-4

4-Methylumbelliferyl butyrate

Description:

4-Methylumbelliferyl butyrate is a synthetic compound commonly used as a substrate in biochemical assays, particularly for the detection of esterases and lipases. It is characterized by its fluorescent properties, which are activated upon hydrolysis, making it useful in various enzymatic studies. The compound features a butyrate moiety linked to a 4-methylumbelliferone structure, which contributes to its fluorescence. In aqueous solutions, it exhibits a specific excitation and emission spectrum, allowing for sensitive detection in laboratory settings. The compound is typically soluble in organic solvents and has limited solubility in water, which is important for its application in enzymatic assays. Its stability and reactivity make it a valuable tool in research, particularly in the fields of biochemistry and molecular biology, where it aids in the understanding of enzyme kinetics and mechanisms. Safety data should be consulted for handling and disposal, as with any chemical substance.

Formula: C₁₄H₁₄O₄

InChI: InChI=1/C14H14O4/c1-3-4-13(15)17-10-5-6-11-9(2)7-14(16)18-12(11)8-10/h5-8H,3-4H2,1-2H3

InChI key: InChIKey=WKPUJZVCZXWKCK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: CC=1C=2C(=CC(OC(CCC)=O)=CC2)OC(=O)C1

Synonyms:

• (4-Methyl-2-oxochromen-7-yl) butanoate
• 4-Methyl-2-oxo-2H-1-benzopyran-7-yl butyrate
• 4-Methylcoumarin-7-yl butyrate
• 4-Methylumbelliferone butyrate
• 4-methyl-2-oxo-2H-chromen-7-yl butanoate
• Butanoic acid, 4-methyl-2-oxo-2H-1-benzopyran-7-yl ester
• Butyric acid 4-methyl-2-oxo-2H-chromen-7-yl ester
• Butyric acid, ester with 7-hydroxy-4-methylcoumarin
• Butyryl 4-methylumbelliferone
• Coumarin, 7-hydroxy-4-methyl-, butyrate
• Methylumbelliferyl butyrate
• NSC 688808
• Nsc 152103
• BUTYRIC ACID 4-METHYLUMBELLIFERYL ESTER
• 4-METHYLUMBELLIFERYL BUTYRATE, FOR FLUOR ESCENCE
• 4-MU-BUTYRATE
• 4-METHYLUMBELLIFERYL BUTYRATE FOR FLUORESCENCE 95+%
• Butyric acid 4-methyl-2-oxo-2H-1-benzopyran-7-yl ester
• forfluorescence,95+%
• METHYLUMBELLIFERYL BUTYRATE, 4-
• mu-bu
• Butyric acid 2-oxo-4-methyl-2H-1-benzopyran-7-yl ester
• 4-Methylumbelliferyl butyrate, 95%+
• 4-METHYLUMBELLIFERYL BUTYRATE

Butanoic acid, 4-methyl-2-oxo-2H-1-benzopyran-7-yl ester

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Formula: C₁₄H₁₄O₄

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 246.2586

Ref: IN-DA00250F

4-Methylumbelliferyl butyrate

CAS: 17695-46-4

4-Methylumbelliferyl butyrate

Formula: C₁₄H₁₄O₄

Purity: 95%

Molecular weight: 246.26

Ref: 54-OR95250

4-Methylumbelliferyl butyrate

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Ref: 7W-GC0011

4-Methylumbelliferyl butyrate

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Methylumbelliferyl butyrate is structurally based on 4-methylumbelliferone and is a MOSCERDAM® substrate. It targets the esterase enzyme.

Formula: C₁₄H₁₄O₄

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: White Powder

Molecular weight: 246.26 g/mol

Ref: 3D-EM15599

4-Methyl-2-oxo-2H-chromen-7-yl butyrate

CAS: 17695-46-4

Formula: C₁₄H₁₄O₄

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 246.262

Ref: 10-F338132

4-Methylumbelliferyl Butyrate

Controlled Product

CAS: 17695-46-4

Applications 4-Methylumbelliferyl Butyrate is suitable to use as a fluorogenic substrate for esterases/lipases, such as butyrate esterase.
References M. Vaneechoutte et al. J. Clin. Microbiol. 26, 1227, (1988)

Formula: C₁₄H₁₄O₄

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 246.26

Ref: TR-M337638