4-Nitrophenyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-4-O-(β-D-galactopyranosyl)-β-D-glucopyranoside, 5 mg

4-Nitrophenyl 2-Acetamido-2-Deoxy-4-O-(Β-D-Galactopyranosyl)-Β-D-Glucopyranoside, available as a 5 mg pack, is a chromogenic substrate with the molecular formula C16H21NO10 and a molecular weight of 381.3 g/mol. This compound belongs to the class of glycosides, specifically beta-d-glucopyranosides. It finds utility as a substrate in enzymatic assays, particularly those involving beta-galactosidases, due to its ability to undergo hydrolysis upon reaction with these enzymes. Additionally, it may also serve as a valuable tool in the study of carbohydrate metabolism and related biological processes.

• CAS Number: 74211-28-2