4-Nitrophenyl-α-D-glucopyranoside acts as a chromogenic substrate for alfa-D-glucosidase inhibitor. It is also used in the detection of glucansucrases and for yeast alfa-D-glucosidase. Further, it is a substrate for lysosomal alfa-glucosidase and maltase-glucoamylase.
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Applications4-Nitrophenyl-α-D-glucopyranoside acts as a chromogenic substrate for alfa-D-glucosidase inhibitor. It is also used in the detection of glucansucrases and for yeast alfa-D-glucosidase. Further, it is a substrate for lysosomal alfa-glucosidase and maltase-glucoamylase.
SolubilitySoluble in water, warm ethanol and methanol.
NotesStore in a cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.