4-Nitrophenyl butyrate
4-Nitrophenyl butyrate consists of butyric acid chains esterified with 4-nitrophenol groups, thus giving it a yellow color. This compound is commonly used as a substrate in enzyme assays to measure esterase and lipase activity. When these enzymes cleave the ester bond, the nitrophenol group is released and the color changes from yellow to orange. Thus, the rate of color change can be used to determine enzyme activity. In addition, 4-Nitrophenyl butyrate can also be used as organic synthesis reagent and dye intermediate.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[2635-84-9]
UNSPSC
12352200
Hazard Statement
H317
Target
Biochemical Assay Reagents
Type
Biochemical Assay Reagents
Related Pathways
Others
Field of Research
Others
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/4-nitrophenyl-butyrate.html
Purity
99.93
Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
CCCC(OC1=CC=C([N+]([O-])=O)C=C1)=O
Molecular Formula
C10H11NO4
Molecular Weight
209.20
Precautions
H317
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Biochemical Assay Reagents
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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