2-Naphthyl myristate

CAS: 7262-80-8

Ref. 3D-FN52323

Product Information

• Name: 2-Naphthyl myristate
• Synonyms: b-Naphthyl myristateMyristic acid 2-naphthyl esterTetradecanoic acid b-naphthyl ester
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Naphthyl myristate is a proteolytic enzyme that hydrolyzes proteins. It has been shown to have lipolytic and phosphatase activities. The enzyme is active at a wide range of pH values, from 4.0 to 8.0, and can be inhibited by sodium taurocholate, which inhibits pancreatic lipase activity. 2-Naphthyl myristate has been used for the diagnosis of pancreatitis in humans, as it increases serum amino acid levels in patients with this condition. 2-Naphthyl myristate is an amidase that cleaves amide bonds and degrades proteins into amino acids. It also has an esterase activity that converts long chain fatty acids to their corresponding acid or alcohol form. The enzyme was first isolated from the genus Mycobacterium but has since been found in other genera such as Clostridium perfringens and Bacillus cereus.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 354.53 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₄H₃₄O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder