MU-Gal, Fluorescent beta-galactosidase substrate (ab146356)
Key features and details
- Fluorescent beta-galactosidase substrate.
- CAS Number: 6160-78-7
- Purity: > 98%
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
MU-Gal, Fluorescent beta-galactosidase substrate -
Description
Fluorescent beta-galactosidase substrate. -
Alternative names
- 4-MU-b-D-Gal
- 4MU beta-D-galactopyranoside
- MUG
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Biological description
Fluorescent substrate for detecting β-galactosidase in cell extracts and purified enzyme preparations using a fluorescence microplate reader or fluorometer. This substrate yields a water-soluble blue fluorescent coumarin fluorophore upon cleavage.
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Purity
> 98% -
CAS Number
6160-78-7 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Excitation
360nm -
Emission
449nm -
Molecular weight
338.31 -
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