4-Methylumbelliferyl a-L-idopyranosiduronic acid, 5 mg

4-Methylumbelliferyl A-L-Idopyranosiduronic Acid finds application across laboratory and industrial settings as a fluorogenic substrate. Its molecular formula is C16H16O9 with a molecular weight of 352.29. This compound belongs to the class of glycosides, specifically uronic acid derivatives. Due to its unique structure, it exhibits fluorescence upon hydrolysis, making it useful in enzymatic assays. It requires careful handling due to its sensitivity to light and moisture. Additionally, it may be used in the detection and quantification of certain enzymes such as beta-glucosidase and alpha-L-iduronidase.

• CAS Number: 66966-09-4
• Molecular Formula: C16H16O9
• Exact Mass: 352.07943208
• Molecular Weight: 352.29