Properties
Description
2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl-α-D-glucopyranoside is composed of a 2-chloro-4-nitrophenol aglycone linked to α-D-glucose, likely soluble in polar organic solvents and potentially useful as a chromogenic substrate for α-glucosidases.
Molecular Formula
C12H14ClNO8
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl-α-D-glucopyranoside is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl-α-D-glucopyranoside can be used as a selective inhibitor or substrate to differentiate between various α-glucosidase enzymes.