4-Methylumbelliferyl-β-D-Glucopyranoside
4-Methylumbelliferyl-β-D-glucopyranoside (4-MU-Gluc) is a fluorogenic substrate for assaying β-glucosidase (GCase) activity. Its enzymatic hydrolysis releases fluorescent 4-methylumbelliferone (4-MU), enabling sensitive quantification in both in vitro enzyme kinetics and cellular research models for lysosomal storage disorders like Gaucher disease.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
18997-57-4
Product Name Alternative
Chromogenic, 4MethylumbelliferylβDGlucopyranoside, 4-Methylumbelliferyl-β-D-Glucopyranoside, 4-MU-beta-Gluc, 4-MU-b-Gluc, 4-MUG, 4-MU-GLU, 4-MU-β-Gluc, 4-Methylumbelliferyl-beta-D-Glucopyranoside, 4-methylumbelliferyl, 4-Methylumbelliferyl-b-D-Glucopyranoside, 4 Methylumbelliferyl β D Glucopyranoside, fluorescent, fluorogenic, MU-GLU, Inhibitor, inhibit, substrate
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Purity
99.89% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
DMF:50 mg/mL (147.79 mM) ; DMSO:50 mg/mL (147.79 mM)
Smiles
Cc1cc (=O) oc2cc (O[C@@H]3O[C@H] (CO) [C@@H] (O) [C@H] (O) [C@H]3O) ccc12
Molecular Formula
C16H18O8
Molecular Weight
338.31
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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