Properties
Description
1-Naphthyl-β-D-glucopyranoside comprises a naphthol aglycone linked to β-D-glucose, likely soluble in polar organic solvents and potentially useful as a fluorescent substrate for β-glucosidase assays.
Molecular Formula
C16H18O6
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
1-Naphthyl-β-D-glucopyranoside is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Boiling Point
567.9 °C at 760 mmHg
Applications
1-Naphthyl-β-D-glucopyranoside can be utilized as a fluorescent probe to study lectin-carbohydrate interactions and cell surface binding events.