Chromogenic substrate 2-naphthyl β-D-galactopyranoside

Synonym: 33993-25-8; 2-Naphthyl beta-D-galactopyranoside; 2-Naphthyl beta-D-galactoside; (2R,3R,4S,5R,6s)-2-(Hydroxymethyl)-6-(2-naphthyloxy)tetrahydropyran-3,4,5-triol

CAS Number: 33993-25-8
Compound CID: 2724405

Product Size

500 mg; 1 g; 2.5 g; 5 g

Price

Datasheet

Datasheet

MSDS

MSDS

Properties

Description

2-Naphthyl β-D-galactopyranoside is a naphthyl substrate for the determination of beta-galactosidase.

Molecular Weight

306.3

Molecular Formula

C₁₆H₁₈O₆

Form

Powder

Purity

>97%, determined by HPLC.

Solubility

It is soluble in ethanol/methanol 95/5 v/v (IMS 95) at a concentration of 1%.

Applications

2-Naphthyl β-D-galactopyranoside can be used to analyze β-galactosidase activity in bacteria, and to study gene expression in yeast.

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, Safety glasses, FFP2 or N95 masks