CAS : |
3459-18-5 |
Synonyms : |
p-Nitrophenyl N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminide; 4-Nitrophenyl N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosaminide; PNP N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosaminide |
Product Code : |
38007 |
Chemical Formula : |
C14H18N2O8 |
Molecular Weight : |
342.30 |
Solubility : |
Soluble in water at a concentration of 0.5% |
MDL Number : |
MFCD00063696 |
Description |
Chromogenic substrate used for the detection of N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosaminidase activity, producing a yellow solution following hydrolysis. The substrate is particularly suited for the distinction of Candida strains. |
To prevent deterioration, the product should be stored in tightly closed containers in a freezer or cold room at -20 degrees centigrade.
Substrate for beta-N-acetylglucosaminidase: C.S. Jones et al., J. Biol. Chem., 255, 11861 (1980). Used to distinguish Candida species: K. Niimi, M.G. Shepherd and R.D. Cannon, J. Clin. Microbiol., 39, 2089 (2001). Chitobiase substrate: S. Drouillard et al., Biochem. J., 328, 945 (1997).
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