Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 2-Nitrophenyl beta-D-galactopyranoside (CAS: 369-07-3)?
Answer
2-Nitrophenyl beta-D-galactopyranoside (CAS: 369-07-3) is widely used in pharmaceutical research as a tool for studying beta-galactosidase enzymes. It also finds applications in industrial processes involving carbohydrate analysis and in food science for detecting lactose. Additionally, it is utilized in biochemical research for enzyme kinetics and substrate specificity studies.
About
CAS No
369-07-3
English Name
2-Nitrophenyl beta-D-galactopyranoside
Molecular Formula
C12H15NO8
Molecular Weight
301.25 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C(=C1)[N+](=O)[O-])OC2C(C(C(C(O2)CO)O)O)O
InChIKey
KUWPCJHYPSUOFW-YBXAARCKSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
