4-Chloromethyl-6,8-difluoroumbelliferyl b-D-galactopyranoside

CAS: 215868-46-5

Ref. 3D-EC06806

Product Information

• Name: 4-Chloromethyl-6,8-difluoroumbelliferyl b-D-galactopyranoside
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 4-Chloromethyl-6,8-difluoroumbelliferyl b-D-galactopyranoside is a compound commonly used in biochemical research as a fluorescent substrate for the detection of sugar hydrolase enzymes. This compound can be cleaved by enzymes such as β-galactosidase, releasing a fluorescent molecule that can be easily detected using fluorescence spectroscopy. The compound is a member of the family of umbelliferyl glycosides, which have been widely used in the study of various biochemical pathways for many years. The advantage of using this particular substrate is that the fluorescent product has a high quantum yield, which means it produces a strong signal for detection. This substrate has been used in a wide variety of applications, including the study of microbial physiology and in the development of diagnostic assays for detecting bacterial and fungal infections.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 408.74 g/mol
• Purity: Min. 95%