1-Naphthyl β-D-glucuronide

CAS: 17238-47-0

Ref. 3D-EN15504

Product Information

• Name: 1-Naphthyl β-D-glucuronide
• Synonyms: 1-Naphthalenyl β-D-glucopyranosiduronic acid, 1-Naphthalenyl -D-Glucopyranosiduronic Acid, 1-Naphthalenyl β-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-glucopyranosiduronic acid, 1-Naphthol -D-Glucuronide, 1-Naphthol glucuronide, 1-Naphthol β-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-glucuronide, 1-Naphthyl glucuronide, 1-Naphthyl β-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-glucosiduronic acid, Glucopyranosiduronic acid, 1-naphthyl, β-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-, a-Naphthol Glucuronide, a-Naphthyl -D-Glucuronide, a-Naphthyl -Glucuronide, naphthalen-1-yl beta-D-glucopyranosiduronic acid, α-Naphthyl β-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-glucuronide, α-Naphthyl β-glucuronide, β-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, 1-naphthalenyl

Description

1-Naphthyl beta-D-glucuronide (NPG) is a chromogenic enzyme substrate used to detect the presence of β-glucuronidase activity. Upon hydrolysis by the enzyme, it produces a yellow product that can be detected by spectrophotometry or visually. It is commonly used in clinical assays to detect the presence of the enzyme in urine samples, as elevated levels can indicate liver or urinary tract diseases. It is also utilized in environmental testing, as some bacteria strains can produce the enzyme as a by-product, making NPG a useful tool for detecting these strains in contaminated water or food sources.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 320.29 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₆H₁₆O₇
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Powder