Description:
4-Nitrophenyl beta-D-xylopyranoside, a popular colorimetric substrate, serves as an instrument for detecting glycosidase activity, particularly that of xylanases. It is employed in various research and diagnostic settings as it aids in the exploration of hemicellulose and xylose-containing polysaccharide degradation, ultimately contributing to better understanding of plant cell wall biology and biofuel production.
- Molecular Weight: 271.22
- Molecular Formula: C11H13NO7
Purity: ≥95%
Canonical SMILES:
C1C(C(C(C(O1)OC2=CC=C(C=C2)[N+](=O)[O-])O)O)O
InChI:
InChI=1S/C11H13NO7/c13-8-5-18-11(10(15)9(8)14)19-7-3-1-6(2-4-7)12(16)17/h1-4,8-11,13-15H,5H2/t8-,9+,10-,11+/m1/s1
InChIKey: MLJYKRYCCUGBBV-YTWAJWBKSA-N
- Boiling Point: 523.2±50.0°C (Predicted)
- Melting Point: 139-141°C
- Solubility: Soluble in Chloroform, Methanol (Sparingly), Water (Slightly, Heated)
- Appearance: White to Pale Yellow Solid
- Storage: Store at -20°C
Synonyms:
PNP-b-D-Xyl; p-Nitrophenyl β-D-Xylopyranoside; XYL1-β-PNP; NSC 371094; (2S,3R,4S,5R)-2-(4-Nitrophenoxy)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol
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