Properties
Description
2-Naphthyl β-d-xylopyranoside is a substrate in the biosynthesis of endogenous glycosaminoglycans and a cell-permeable inhibitor of glycosaminoglycan synthesis.
Molecular Formula
C15H6O5
Solubility
It is soluble in DMSO and water.
Identity
Confirmed by 1H NMR.
Applications
2-Naphthyl β-d-xylopyranoside can be used to research the role of glycosaminoglycans in cancer or diseases associated with defects in glycosaminoglycan breakdown.