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p-Nitrophenyl α-D-galactopyranoside

Description:
p-Nitrophenyl α-D-galactopyranoside is a synthetic compound commonly used as a substrate in biochemical assays, particularly for the detection of galactosidase enzymes. It features a galactopyranoside moiety linked to a p-nitrophenyl group, which serves as a chromogenic indicator. Upon hydrolysis by galactosidase, the compound releases p-nitrophenol, resulting in a color change that can be quantitatively measured. This compound is typically a white to pale yellow crystalline solid, soluble in water and organic solvents like ethanol. Its molecular structure includes a six-membered pyranose ring, characteristic of sugars, and the nitrophenyl group, which imparts specific optical properties. The compound is stable under standard laboratory conditions but should be handled with care due to the potential toxicity of p-nitrophenol. p-Nitrophenyl α-D-galactopyranoside is widely utilized in research and diagnostic applications, particularly in microbiology and enzyme kinetics, due to its ability to provide a simple and effective means of measuring enzyme activity.
Formula:C12H15NO8
InChI:InChI=1/C12H15NO8/c14-5-8-9(15)10(16)11(17)12(21-8)20-7-3-1-6(2-4-7)13(18)19/h1-4,8-12,14-17H,5H2/t8-,9+,10+,11-,12+/m1/s1
InChI key:InChIKey=IFBHRQDFSNCLOZ-IIRVCBMXSA-N
SMILES:O([C@@H]1[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@@H](CO)O1)C2=CC=C(N(=O)=O)C=C2
Synonyms:
  • .alpha.-D-Galactopyranoside, 4-nitrophenyl
  • 231-343-6
  • 4-Nitrophenyl α-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-galactopyranoside
  • 4-Nitrophenyl α-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-galactoside
  • 4-nitrophenyl alpha-D-galactopyranoside
  • Galactopyranoside, p-nitrophenyl, α-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-
  • NSC 89286
  • p-Nitrophenyl .alpha.-D-galactopyranoside
  • p-Nitrophenyl α-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-galactopyranoside
  • p-Nitrophenyl α-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-galactoside
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