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4-Methylumbelliferyl-α-D-galactopyranoside

CAS: 38597-12-5 F: C16H18O8 W: 338.31

4-Methylumbelliferyl-α-D-galactopyranoside (4MU-α-Gal), a substrate for α-galactosidase A (GLA), is a blue pro-fluoro
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Bioactivity 4-Methylumbelliferyl-α-D-galactopyranoside (4MU-α-Gal), a substrate for α-galactosidase A (GLA), is a blue pro-fluorogenic substrate. 4-Methylumbelliferyl-α-D-galactopyranoside forms two products, galactose and fluorescent 4MU, upon cleavage by GLA[1].
Invitro 4-Methylumbelliferyl-α-D-galactopyranoside (4MU-α-Gal) has an emission wavelength of 440 nm and an excitation wavelength of 365 nm[1].
Name 4-Methylumbelliferyl-α-D-galactopyranoside
CAS 38597-12-5
Formula C16H18O8
Molar Mass 338.31
Appearance Solid
Transport Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
Storage
Powder -20°C 3 years
4°C 2 years
In solvent -80°C 6 months
-20°C 1 month
Reference [1]. Omid Motabar, et al. High throughput screening for inhibitors of alpha-galactosidase. Curr Chem Genomics. 2010 Dec 3;4:67-73.