Properties
Description
6-Bromo-2-naphthyl-α-D-glucopyranoside is composed of a brominated naphthol aglycone linked to α-D-glucose, suggesting solubility in polar organic solvents and potential applications as a substrate for enzymatic studies or in the synthesis of fluorescent probes.
Molecular Formula
C16H17BrO6
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
6-Bromo-2-naphthyl-α-D-glucopyranoside is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
6-Bromo-2-naphthyl-α-D-glucopyranoside can be employed as a substrate for histochemical staining to visualize the localization of α-glucosidase activity in tissues.
