pNPG, beta-Galactosidase substrate (ab146393)
Key features and details
- β-Galactosidase substrate.
- CAS Number: 3150-24-1
- Purity: > 98%
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
pNPG, beta-Galactosidase substrate -
Description
β-Galactosidase substrate. -
Alternative names
- 4-Nitrophenyl galactoside
- 4-Nitrophenylgalactoside
- p-Nitrophenyl-beta-D-galactoside
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Biological description
Chromogenic β-galactosidase substrate yielding a yellow end product upon cleavage.
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Purity
> 98% -
CAS Number
3150-24-1 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
4-Nitrophenyl-β-D-galactopyranoside -
Molecular weight
301.25 -
Molecular formula
C12H15NO8 -
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