Chemical Name: 4-Methylumbelliferyl ß-D-galactopyranoside. Alternate Names: 4-MU-b-D-Gal, MUgal, MUG, MUGA
beta-Galactosidase fluorogenic substrate
Molecular Weight:
338.31
Purity:
97% by HPLC NMR (Conforms)
Form:
White solid
CAS Number:
[6160-78-7]
Formula:
C16H18O8
Application Notes:
Versatile fluorogenic substrate for ß-galactosidase1 for use in cell extracts or purified enzyme preparations.1-3 May be used as a fluorescent probe for identification of senescent cells based on lysosomal ß-galactosidase activity.4,5 This substrate produces a water soluble blue fluorescent coumarin fluorophore. Ex: 342 nm, Em: 441 nm
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