4-Nitrophenyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside, 98+%

Description

CAS: 2492-87-7 | C12H15NO8 | 301.25 g/mol

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 2492-87-7
• Molecular Formula: C12H15NO8
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 301.25
• MDL Number: MFCD00006593
• InChI Key: IFBHRQDFSNCLOZ-RMPHRYRLSA-N
• Synonym: 4-nitrophenyl-beta-d-glucopyranoside, pnpg, 4-nitrophenyl beta-d-glucopyranoside, 1-o-p-nitrophenyl-d-glucose, 4-nitrophenyl beta-d-glucoside, p-nitrophenyl beta-d-glucopyranoside, p-nitrophenyl beta-d-glucoside, glucoside, p-nitrophenyl, p-nitrophenyl-beta-glucoside, p-nitrophenyl beta-glucoside
• PubChem CID: 92930
• IUPAC Name: (2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-(4-nitrophenoxy)oxane-3,4,5-triol
• SMILES: OC[C@H]1O[C@@H](OC2=CC=C(C=C2)[N+]([O-])=O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1O

• Melting Point: 166°C to 167°C
• Quantity: 1 g
• Beilstein: 92211
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,methanol,warm ethanol,dimethyl sulfoxide and dimethylformamide. Insoluble in ether.
• Optical Rotation: −103° (c=1 in Water)
• Formula Weight: 301.25
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Nitrophenyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	219-661-3
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Store at -20°C

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only