4-Methylumbelliferyl β-D-cellohexaoside

CAS: 84325-21-3

Ref. 3D-EM28809

Product Information

• Name: 4-Methylumbelliferyl β-D-cellohexaoside
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 4-Methylumbelliferyl beta-D-cellohexaoside is a fluorogenic substrate for cellulase. After enzymatic cleaveage, free 4-methylumbelliferone (also known as hymecromone) is released, exhibiting blue fluorescence upon excitation with UV light. The strongest fluorescence of 4-methylumbelliferone requires deprotonation of the hydroxyl group (thus requires alkaline pH), with a maximal fluorescence intensity obtained with excitation at 350 to 370 nm and emission at 440 to 470 nm. The use of 4-methylumbelliferyl beta-D-cellohexaosideas a substrate for measuring the cellulase activity is used for detecting bacterial infection and gut microbiome analysis.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 1,149.01 g/mol
• Formula: C₄₆H₆₈O₃₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder