Description
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.
Product information
CAS Number: 38597-12-5
Molecular Weight: 338.31
Formula: C16H18O8
Chemical Name: 4-methyl-7-{[(2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy}-2H-chromen-2-one
Smiles: CC1=CC(=O)OC2=CC(=CC=C21)O[C@H]1O[C@H](CO)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O
InChiKey: YUDPTGPSBJVHCN-CHUNWDLHSA-N
InChi: InChI=1S/C16H18O8/c1-7-4-12(18)23-10-5-8(2-3-9(7)10)22-16-15(21)14(20)13(19)11(6-17)24-16/h2-5,11,13-17,19-21H,6H2,1H3/t11-,13+,14+,15-,16+/m1/s1
Technical Data
Appearance: Solid Power
Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis
Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
Shelf Life: ≥12 months if stored properly.
Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
Drug Formulation: To be determined
HS Tariff Code: 382200
How to use
In Vitro:
4-Methylumbelliferyl-α-D-galactopyranoside (4MU-α-Gal) has an emission wavelength of 440 nm and an excitation wavelength of 365 nm.
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