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4-Methylumbelliferyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside

SKU 32473368 CAS 18997-57-4 C16H18O8 MW 338.31 Available on enquiry

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4-Methylumbelliferyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside (MUG) is a fluorogenic substrate widely used in biochemical assays to detect beta-glucosidase activity, producing a fluorescent product upon enzymatic cleavage. It is used to measure acid beta-glucosidase (glucocerebrosidase) activity, for example in the diagnosis of Gaucher disease, and in research for studying enzyme kinetics. This compound has a CAS number of 18997-57-4, a molecular formula of C16H18O8, and a molecular weight of 338.31 g/mol. It requires storage at -15 to -20°C but carries no signal word for hazard classification. Molekula supplies 4-Methylumbelliferyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

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Overview

SKU: 32473368
CAS Number: 18997-57-4
IUPAC Name: 4-methyl-7-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxychromen-2-one
Molecular Formula: C16H18O8
Molecular Weight: 338.31
Exact Mass: 338.1002
SMILES: CC1=CC(=O)OC2=C1C=CC(=C2)O[C@H]3[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O3)CO)O)O)O
InChIKey: YUDPTGPSBJVHCN-YMILTQATSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C16H18O8/c1-7-4-12(18)23-10-5-8(2-3-9(7)10)22-16-15(21)14(20)13(19)11(6-17)24-16/h2-5,11,13-17,19-21H,6H2,1H3/t11-,13-,14+,15-,16-/m1/s1
PubChem CID: 2733779

Synonyms

2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one, 7-(beta-D-glucopyranosyloxy)-4-methyl-
4-Methylumbelliferyl |A-D-Glucopyranoside
4-methylumbelliferyl beta-D-glucoside
4-Methylumbelliferyl glucoside
4-methylumbelliferyl-alpha-D-glucopyranoside
4-Methylumbelliferyl-beta-glucoside
4-MU-alpha-glucoside
4-MU-glucoside
7-(beta-D-Glucopyranosyloxy)-4-methyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one
MUbetaGlu

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

pKa: pKa = 2.82

Source: PubChem CID 2733779 (ChEMBL)

Frequently asked questions

What is 4-Methylumbelliferyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside (CAS 18997-57-4) commonly used for?

It is primarily used as a substrate for detecting β-glucosidase activity in biochemical and molecular biology research, producing a fluorescent product (4-methylumbelliferone) upon enzymatic cleavage.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of this compound?

The molecular formula is C₁₆H₁₈O₈, and the molecular weight is 338.31 g/mol.

How should 4-Methylumbelliferyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside be stored?

Store at -15 to -20°C to maintain stability and prevent degradation.

What purity grades are available for this product?

Molekula supplies this compound in research-grade purity (≥98%), suitable for biochemical assays.

Can Molekula supply this product in bulk quantities?

Yes, bulk quantities are available upon request—please contact our sales team for custom packaging and pricing.

What documentation is provided with an order of this product?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and batch-specific documentation for traceability.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.