MUG, Fluorescent beta-glucuronidase substrate (ab146354)
Key features and details
- Fluorescent beta-glucuronidase substrate.
- CAS Number: 6160-80-1
- Purity: > 99%
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
MUG, Fluorescent beta-glucuronidase substrate -
Description
Fluorescent beta-glucuronidase substrate. -
Alternative names
- 4-Methylumbelliferone glucuronide
- 4-Methylumbelliferyl beta-D-glucuronide
- 4-Methylumbelliferyl beta-glucuronide
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Biological description
Fluorescent substrate for β-glucuronidase. Once cleaved, yields a blue fluorescent end product that can be monitored by UV light. Typically used in the β-glucuronidase (GUS) reporter system, for fluorescent detection of β-glucuronidase gene expression in Escherichia coli and transformed plants.
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Purity
> 99% -
CAS Number
6160-80-1 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
4-Methyl-2-oxo-2H-1-benzopyran-7-yl-β-D-glucopyranosiduronic acid -
Molecular weight
388.33 -
Molecular formula
C16H20O11 -
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
