Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 4-Nitrophenyl alpha-D-galactopyranoside (CAS: 7493-95-0)?
Answer
4-Nitrophenyl alpha-D-galactopyranoside is mainly used as a substrate in enzymatic studies, particularly in the study of glycosidases. It is also used in chemical synthesis for the preparation of glycosides and in analytical chemistry for the identification and quantification of glycosidases.
About
CAS No
7493-95-0
English Name
4-Nitrophenyl alpha-D-galactopyranoside
Molecular Formula
C12H15NO8
Molecular Weight
301.2494 g/mol
SMILES
O[C@H]([C@H]([C@H]([C@@H](CO)O1)O)O)[C@H]1OC2=CC=C([N+]([O-])=O)C=C2
InChIKey
IFBHRQDFSNCLOZ-IIRVCBMXSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-21 17:24
