MU-alpha-GAL, Fluorogenic alpha-D-galactosidase substrate (ab146357)
Key features and details
- Fluorogenic α-D-galactosidase substrate.
- CAS Number: 38597-12-5
- Purity: > 99%
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
MU-alpha-GAL, Fluorogenic alpha-D-galactosidase substrate -
Description
Fluorogenic α-D-galactosidase substrate. -
Alternative names
- 4-Methylumbelliferyl alpha-galactoside
- 4-MU-alpha-D-GAL
- 4-MU-alpha-D-galactopyranoside
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Biological description
Fluorogenic substrate for α-D-galactosidase, yielding a blue fluorescent solution upon cleavage. Potentially useful in differentiating species within the family of Enterobacteriaceae and in the localization of α-galactosidase in plants.
Fluorescence: λex 317 nm; λem 374 nm (pH 9.1); λex 360 nm; λem 449 nm (Reaction product)
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Purity
> 99% -
CAS Number
38597-12-5 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Excitation
360nm -
Emission
449nm -
Molecular weight
338.32 -
Molecular formula
C16H18O8 -
Storage instructions
Store at -20°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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Source
Synthetic
