Properties
Description
1-Naphthyl-β-D-mannose comprises a naphthol aglycone linked to β-D-mannose, likely soluble in polar organic solvents and potentially useful as a fluorescent substrate for β-mannosidase assays.
Molecular Formula
C16H18O6
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
1-Naphthyl-β-D-mannose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Boiling Point
568 °C at 760 mmHg
Applications
1-Naphthyl-β-D-mannose can function as a fluorescent ligand to study the binding characteristics of mannose-specific receptors on cell surfaces.