4-Methylumbelliferyl-α-D-galactopyranoside
4-Methylumbelliferyl-α-D-galactopyranoside (4MU-α-Gal), a substrate for α-galactosidase A (GLA), is a blue pro-fluorogenic substrate. 4-Methylumbelliferyl-α-D-galactopyranoside forms two products, galactose and fluorescent 4MU, upon cleavage by GLA[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[38597-12-5]
Product Name Alternative
4MU-α-Gal
UNSPSC
12171500
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H332, H335
Target
Fluorescent Dye
Type
Dye Reagents
Related Pathways
Others
Field of Research
Others
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/4-methylumbelliferyl-α-d-galactopyranoside.html
Concentration
10mM
Purity
99.76
Solubility
DMSO : 33.33 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
OC[C@@H]1[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@H](O1)OC2=CC=C3C(C)=CC(OC3=C2)=O)O)O)O
Molecular Formula
C16H18O8
Molecular Weight
338.31
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H332, H335
References & Citations
[1]Omid Motabar, et al. High throughput screening for inhibitors of alpha-galactosidase. Curr Chem Genomics. 2010 Dec 3;4:67-73.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Dye Reagents
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Available Sizes
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