2-Nitrophenyl b-D-fucopyranoside

CAS: 1154-94-5

Ref. 3D-EN03289

Product Information

• Name: 2-Nitrophenyl b-D-fucopyranoside
• Synonyms: ONP-b-D-Fuc
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Nitrophenyl b-D-fucopyranoside is a chromogenic substrate used in various enzymatic assays to detect the presence of fucosidase enzymes. It consists of a nitrophenyl group attached to a fucose sugar molecule. When acted upon by enzymes such as fucosidases, it releases the colored nitrophenyl group, which can be detected using spectrophotometry.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 285.25 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₂H₁₅NO₇
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Off-White Powder