4-Nitrophenyl octanoate (p-Nitrophenyl caprylate) is an aromatic ester compound which can be used as a substrate for pancreatic lipase. 4-Nitrophenyl octanoate contains an ester bond that can be hydrolyzed under the action of lipase, releasing p-nitrophenol as a yellow product. 4-Nitrophenyl octanoate can be used to assay the activities of lipases and esterases[1].
Molecular Weight:
265.31
Purity:
99.57
CAS Number:
[1956-10-1]
Formula:
C14H19NO4
Target:
Lipase
Application Notes:
MCE Product type: Reference compound
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