Molekula
4-Nitrophenyl Beta-D-glucuronide
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4-Nitrophenyl Beta-D-glucuronide is a synthetic substrate used primarily in biochemical research for enzyme assays, particularly to study glucuronidase activity. It serves as a chromogenic substrate that releases a yellow product upon enzymatic hydrolysis, enabling colorimetric detection. This chemical has a CAS number of 10344-94-2, with the molecular formula C12H13NO9 and a molecular weight of 315.23 g/mol. It requires storage at -15 to -20°C, with no signal word indicated for hazard classification.
Molekula supplies 4-Nitrophenyl Beta-D-glucuronide at ≥98.0% purity (HPLC) in 1 g packs, from £106.56 inc. VAT. It is in stock for same-day dispatch. Every batch ships with a certificate of analysis, and safety data sheets are available in 5 languages. Larger quantities, up to multi-tonne, are quoted on request.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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1 g — £88.80 per pack ex VAT · £106.56 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Light yellow to white powder |
| Purity (HPLC) | ≥98.0% |
| HNMR | Conforms to structure |
| Water (KF) | ≤10% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -15 to -20 °C |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90027161 |
| CAS Number | 10344-94-2 |
| IUPAC Name | (2S,3S,4S,5R,6S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(4-nitrophenoxy)oxane-2-carboxylic acid |
| EC Number | 233-753-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C12H13NO9 |
| Molecular Weight | 315.23 |
| Exact Mass | 315.059 |
| SMILES | C1=CC(=CC=C1[N+](=O)[O-])O[C@H]2[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O2)C(=O)O)O)O)O |
| InChIKey | QSUILVWOWLUOEU-GOVZDWNOSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C12H13NO9/c14-7-8(15)10(11(17)18)22-12(9(7)16)21-6-3-1-5(2-4-6)13(19)20/h1-4,7-10,12,14-16H,(H,17,18)/t7-,8-,9+,10-,12+/m0/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 82565 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| HTS Code | 29329970 |
| Tariff Code | 2932990090 |
Safety & GHS
Precautionary statements
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Quality certificates
Molekula Group is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (quality) and ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management), audited by a UKAS-accredited body. Both certificates are valid to 17 May 2028.
Synonyms
- (2S,3S,4S,5R,6S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(4-nitrophenoxy)oxane-2-carboxylic acid
- 4-Nitrophenyl -D-glucuronide
- 4-Nitrophenyl |A-D-glucuronide
- 4-Nitrophenyl b-D-glucosiduronic acid
- 4-Nitrophenyl beta-D-glucopyranosiduronic acid
- 4-Nitrophenylglucuronide
- p-Nitrophenyl beta-D-glucopyranosiduronic acid
- p-nitrophenyl beta-d-glucuronide
- p-nitrophenylglucuronide
- para-nitrophenylglucuronide
Frequently asked questions
What is 4-Nitrophenyl β-D-glucuronide used for?
This compound is commonly used as a chromogenic substrate for β-glucuronidase, which hydrolyses it to release yellow 4-nitrophenol for colorimetric detection. It is used in enzyme kinetics research, particularly for evaluating β-glucuronidase activity.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight?
The formula is C₁₂H₁₃NO₉ with a molecular weight of 315.23 g/mol.
How should 4-Nitrophenyl β-D-glucuronide be stored?
Store at -15 to -20°C to maintain stability; avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
What purity grades are available for this product?
Molekula supplies this compound at ≥98.0% purity (HPLC) for laboratory applications.
Can Molekula supply this in bulk quantities?
Yes, bulk quantities are available upon request—contact our sales team for pricing and lead times.
What documentation comes with the order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and batch-specific documentation.
Where can I buy 4-Nitrophenyl Beta-D-glucuronide?
Directly from Molekula, which lists 4-Nitrophenyl Beta-D-glucuronide in 1 g packs from £106.56 inc. VAT, with a certificate of analysis for every batch. Larger quantities are quoted on request. Molekula's offices: United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, United States and China.
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