4-Methylumbelliferyl-α-D-Galactopyranoside
4-Methylumbelliferyl-α-D-galactopyranoside (4MU-α-Gal) is a fluorogenic substrate for detecting α-galactosidase activity. It is widely used in vitro for enzyme characterization and in diagnostic research assays for Fabry disease, aiding in the study of related enzyme deficiencies.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
38597-12-5
Product Name Alternative
4-Methylumbelliferyl-a-D-Galactopyranoside, 4-Methylumbelliferyl-α-D-Galactopyranoside, 4-Methylumbelliferyl-alpha-D-Galactopyranoside, 4MU-a-Gal, 4MU-alpha-Gal, 4MU-α-Gal
Purity
98.52% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
DMF:45 mg/mL (133.01 mM) ; DMSO:1 mg/mL (2.96 mM)
Smiles
Cc1cc (=O) oc2cc (O[C@H]3OC (CO) [C@H] (O) [C@@H] (O) C3O) ccc12
Molecular Formula
C16H18O8
Molecular Weight
338.31
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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