4-methylumbelliferyl α-D-galactoside

Modify Date: 2026-07-08 13:07:29

4-methylumbelliferyl α-D-galactoside Structure
4-methylumbelliferyl α-D-galactoside structure
Common Name 4-methylumbelliferyl α-D-galactoside
CAS Number 38597-12-5 Molecular Weight 338.309
Density 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 626.9±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C16H18O8 Melting Point 171-173ºC
MSDS USA Flash Point 233.9±25.0 °C

 Use of 4-methylumbelliferyl α-D-galactoside


4-Methylumbelliferyl-α-D-galactopyranoside (4MU-α-Gal), a substrate for α-galactosidase A (GLA), is a blue pro-fluorogenic substrate. 4-Methylumbelliferyl-α-D-galactopyranoside forms two products, galactose and fluorescent 4MU, upon cleavage by GLA[1].

Summary: 4-Methylumbelliferyl-alpha-D-galactopyranoside hydrate (CAS number: 38597-12-5), molecular formula C16H18O8, molecular weight 338.309, appears as white to off-white crystalline powder, melting point 171-173°C. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name 4-Methylumbelliferyl-alpha-D-galactopyranoside hydrate
Synonym More Synonyms

 4-methylumbelliferyl α-D-galactoside Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description 4-Methylumbelliferyl-α-D-galactopyranoside (4MU-α-Gal), a substrate for α-galactosidase A (GLA), is a blue pro-fluorogenic substrate. 4-Methylumbelliferyl-α-D-galactopyranoside forms two products, galactose and fluorescent 4MU, upon cleavage by GLA[1].
Related Catalog
In Vitro 4-Methylumbelliferyl-α-D-galactopyranoside (4MU-α-Gal) has an emission wavelength of 440 nm and an excitation wavelength of 365 nm[1].
References

[1]. Omid Motabar, et al. High throughput screening for inhibitors of alpha-galactosidase. Curr Chem Genomics. 2010 Dec 3;4:67-73.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.5±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 626.9±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 171-173ºC
Molecular Formula C16H18O8
Molecular Weight 338.309
Flash Point 233.9±25.0 °C
Exact Mass 338.100159
PSA 129.59000
LogP -0.46
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.9 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.641
InChIKey YUDPTGPSBJVHCN-CHUNWDLHSA-N
SMILES Cc1cc(=O)oc2cc(OC3OC(CO)C(O)C(O)C3O)ccc12
Storage condition 2-8°C
Water Solubility H2O: 10 mg/mL hot, clear, colorless

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
Hazard Codes T+
Risk Phrases R26/27/28
Safety Phrases 24/25
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 3

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

~%

4-methylumbelliferyl α-D-galactoside Structure

4-methylumbelli...

CAS#:38597-12-5

Learn More
Literature: Constantzas; Kocourek Collection of Czechoslovak Chemical Communications, 1959 , vol. 24, p. 1099,1102

~%

4-methylumbelliferyl α-D-galactoside Structure

4-methylumbelli...

CAS#:38597-12-5

Learn More
Literature: Constantzas; Kocourek Collection of Czechoslovak Chemical Communications, 1959 , vol. 24, p. 1099,1102

~%

4-methylumbelliferyl α-D-galactoside Structure

4-methylumbelli...

CAS#:38597-12-5

Learn More
Literature: Constantzas; Kocourek Collection of Czechoslovak Chemical Communications, 1959 , vol. 24, p. 1099,1102

 Precursor & DownStream

This table lists upstream starting materials and downstream derivative products related to this chemical.

Precursor  3

DownStream  2

 Articles25

More Articles

This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

A 45-kDa midgut glycoprotein from Anopheles albimanus mosquito mediates the killing of trypanosomes.

Cell Biochem. Funct. 20(3) , 257-62, (2002)

Trypanosomes do not inhabit or grow in anopheles mosquitoes, the vector for the transmission of Plasmodium parasites the causative agent for malaria. The possession of lytic factors by the anopheline ...

[A combined chromogenic-fluorogenic medium for the simultaneous detection of coliform groups and E. coli in water].

Zentralbl. Hyg. Umweltmed. 189 , 225, (1989)

A comparison was made with different chromogenic and fluorogenic substrates, 4-methylumbelliferyl-beta-D-glucuronide (MUG), 4-nitrophenyl-beta-D-glucuronide (PNPG), 4-methylumbelliferyl-beta-D-galacto...

The chaperone activity and toxicity of ambroxol on Gaucher cells and normal mice.

Brain Dev. 35(4) , 317-22, (2013)

Gaucher disease (GD), caused by a defect of acid β-glucosidase (β-Glu), is one of the most common sphingolipidoses. Recently, ambroxol, an FDA-approved drug used to treat airway mucus hypersecretion a...

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

4-Methyl-2-oxo-2H-chromen-7-yl α-D-galactopyranoside
4-methylumbelliferyl α-D-galactoside
4-METHYLUMBELLIFERYL-α-D-GALACTOPYRANOSIDE
MFCD00063278
EINECS 254-031-1

 4-methylumbelliferyl α-D-galactoside | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What are the uses of 4-Methylumbelliferyl-alpha-D-galactopyranoside hydrate?
A: Main uses of 4-Methylumbelliferyl-alpha-D-galactopyranoside hydrate: 4-Methylumbelliferyl-α-D-galactopyranoside (4MU-α-Gal), a substrate for α-galactosidase A (GLA), is a blue pro-fluorogenic substrate. 4-Methylumbelliferyl-α-D-galactopyranoside forms two products, galactose and fluorescent 4MU, upon cleavage by GLA[1].
Q: What is the boiling point of 4-Methylumbelliferyl-alpha-D-galactopyranoside hydrate?
A: Boiling point of 4-Methylumbelliferyl-alpha-D-galactopyranoside hydrate is 626.9±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What are the storage conditions for 4-Methylumbelliferyl-alpha-D-galactopyranoside hydrate?
A: Storage conditions for 4-Methylumbelliferyl-alpha-D-galactopyranoside hydrate: 2-8°C.
Q: How is the water solubility of 4-Methylumbelliferyl-alpha-D-galactopyranoside hydrate?
A: Water solubility of 4-Methylumbelliferyl-alpha-D-galactopyranoside hydrate: H2O: 10 mg/mL hot, clear, colorless.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of 4-Methylumbelliferyl-alpha-D-galactopyranoside hydrate?
A: SMILES notation of 4-Methylumbelliferyl-alpha-D-galactopyranoside hydrate is Cc1cc(=O)oc2cc(OC3OC(CO)C(O)C(O)C3O)ccc12.
Q: What is the InChIKey of 4-Methylumbelliferyl-alpha-D-galactopyranoside hydrate?
A: InChIKey of 4-Methylumbelliferyl-alpha-D-galactopyranoside hydrate is YUDPTGPSBJVHCN-CHUNWDLHSA-N.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of 4-Methylumbelliferyl-alpha-D-galactopyranoside hydrate?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of 4-Methylumbelliferyl-alpha-D-galactopyranoside hydrate is 129.59000.
Q: What is the LogP of 4-Methylumbelliferyl-alpha-D-galactopyranoside hydrate?
A: LogP of 4-Methylumbelliferyl-alpha-D-galactopyranoside hydrate is -0.46.
Q: What is the CAS number of 4-Methylumbelliferyl-alpha-D-galactopyranoside hydrate?
A: CAS number of 4-Methylumbelliferyl-alpha-D-galactopyranoside hydrate is 38597-12-5.
Q: What is the molecular formula of 4-Methylumbelliferyl-alpha-D-galactopyranoside hydrate?
A: Molecular formula of 4-Methylumbelliferyl-alpha-D-galactopyranoside hydrate is C16H18O8.

 4-methylumbelliferyl α-D-galactosidefactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
The content on this webpage is sourced from various professional data sources. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the content, please feel free to contact service1@chemsrc.com.
Top Suppliers:I want be here


Get all suppliers and price by the below link:

4-methylumbelliferyl α-D-galactoside suppliers

4-methylumbelliferyl α-D-galactoside price