4-Nitrophenyl-β-D-glucopyranoside acts as a chromogenic beta-D-glucosidase substrate used for the measurement of beta-glucosidase activity. Further, it is used in research, biochemical enzyme assays and in vitro diagnostic analysis.
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Applications
4-Nitrophenyl-β-D-glucopyranoside acts as a chromogenic beta-D-glucosidase substrate used for the measurement of beta-glucosidase activity. Further, it is used in research, biochemical enzyme assays and in vitro diagnostic analysis.
Solubility
Soluble in water, methanol, warm ethanol, dimethyl sulfoxide and dimethylformamide. Insoluble in ether.
Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong bases.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Substrate for ß -glucosidase: J. Biol. Chem., 255, 9030 (1980).
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