Chromogenic substrate 2-naphthyl α-L-fucopyranoside

Synonym: 63503-05-9; 2-Naphthyl alpha-L-fucopyranoside; 2-Naphthyl alpha-L-fucoside; (2S,3S,4R,5S,6S)-2-Methyl-6-(naphthalen-2-yloxy)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol

CAS Number: 63503-05-9
Compound CID: 6454626

Product Size

50 mg; 100 mg; 250 mg; 500 mg; 1 g

Price

Datasheet

Datasheet

MSDS

MSDS

Properties

Description

2-Naphthyl α-L-fucopyranoside is a histochemical substrate for alpha-fucosidase.

Molecular Weight

290.3

Molecular Formula

C₁₆H₁₈O₅

Form

Powder

Purity

>98%, determined by HPLC.

Solubility

It is soluble in pyridine at a concentration of 1%.

Applications

2-Naphthyl α-L-fucopyranoside can be used to study carbohydrate metabolic pathways, enzyme activity, and substrate specificity.

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, Safety glasses, FFP2 or N95 masks