Properties
Description
2-Nitrophenyl α-D-galactopyranoside is composed of a 2-nitrophenol aglycone linked to α-D-galactose, likely soluble in polar organic solvents and potentially useful as a chromogenic substrate for α-galactosidases.
Molecular Formula
C12H15NO8
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
2-Nitrophenyl α-D-galactopyranoside is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
2-Nitrophenyl α-D-galactopyranoside can serve as a chromogenic substrate for the detection and quantification of α-galactosidase activity.
