Bioactivity | PNPP (Para-nitrophenyl phosphate) disodium is a non-proteinaceous chromogenic substrate for alkaline and acid phosphatases used in ELISA and conventional spectrophotometric assays. |
Invitro | Phosphatases catalyze the hydrolysis of PNPP liberating inorganic phosphate and the conjugate base of para-nitrophenol (pNP). The resulting phenolate is yellow, with a maximal absorption at 405 nm[1]. |
Name | PNPP disodium |
CAS | 4264-83-9 |
Formula | C6H4NNa2O6P |
Molar Mass | 263.05 |
Appearance | Solid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
Reference | [1]. Crowther JR, et al. Evaluation of the use of chromogenic and fluorogenic substrates in solid-phase enzyme linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA). Biologicals. 1990 Oct;18(4):331-6. |