4-Methylumbelliferyl 2-azido-2-deoxy-4,6-O-phenylmethylene-a-D-galactopyranoside

CAS: 1147438-59-2

Ref. 3D-OM16472

Product Information

• Name: 4-Methylumbelliferyl 2-azido-2-deoxy-4,6-O-phenylmethylene-a-D-galactopyranoside
• Synonyms: 7-[[2-Azido-2-deoxy-4,6-O-[phenylmethylene]-3-O-(2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-b-D-galactopyranosyl)-a-D-galactopyranosyl]oxy]-4-methyl-2H- 1-benzopyran-2-one
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 4-Methylumbelliferyl 2-azido-2-deoxy-4,6-O-phenylmethylene-a-D-galactopyranoside is a fluorogenic substrate that reacts with beta D galactosidase to produce light. This product is useful for diagnostics, conjugate production, and other applications. 4MUF 2 -Gal provides a convenient means of detecting beta D galactosidase activity in cell culture media and can be used as a chromogenic substrate for the detection of enzymes involved in glycosylation reactions. It is also used to detect staining by bioluminescence. The compound can be used in food testing and environmental testing to measure the presence of beta D galactosidase.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 451.43 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₃H₂₁N₃O₇
• Purity: Min. 95%