Chromogenic Substrates

Substrate for alkaline phosphatase

4-Nitrophenyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-3-O-(2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-β-D-galactopyranosyl)-α-D-galactopyranoside is a chemiluminescent substrate that has been used in the detection of bacterial activity. It is used in the detection of bacterial activity through chemiluminescence and can be conjugated to an enzyme or protein for increased sensitivity. This product has been shown to have high purity and quality and is suitable for use in diagnostic applications.

Aldol® 518 beta-D-glucopyranoside is a chromogenic and fluorogenic enzyme substrate used for detection of beta-glucosidase activity. The colorless enzyme substrate is cleaved by beta-glucosidase-producing bacteria in liquid or solid media, yielding intense red color and red fluorescence. Aldol® 518 beta-D-glucopyranoside can be used under aerobic and anaerobic conditions.

2-Naphthyl 2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-b-D-glucopyranoside (NAG tetra acetate) is a chromogenic enzyme substrate commonly used in the detection of β-galactosidase activity. Upon hydrolysis by the enzyme, it produces a yellow product that can be detected by spectrophotometry or visually. It is frequently used in bacterial assays to monitor gene expression or as a tool for screening potential inhibitors of the enzyme.

3-Indoxyl caprylate is a chemiluminescent substrate that is used in the detection of bacteria. It has been shown to be a very sensitive and selective fluorogenic substrate for the detection of bacterial activity, which can be used with an appropriate enzyme reaction. 3-Indoxyl caprylate has also been shown to be a potent quencher of bioluminescence, and can be used as a chromogenic substrate in diagnostic assays. 3-Indoxyl caprylate is often used as a culture media supplement or food additive to enhance its growth properties. It has been found to have high purity and quality levels, making it suitable for use in diagnostics and research.

Chromogenic substrates targeting beta-xylosidase

2-Naphthyl-lpha-D-glucopyranoside is a substrate for α-glucosidase. 2-Naphthol is released upon hydrolyzation. By simultaneous coupling with a suitable staining reagent, such as hexazonium p-rosaniline, the corresponding reddish-brown azo-dye is formed. Naphthols can also be detected by fluorescence analysis.

6-Fluoro-3-indoxyl-beta-D-galactopyranoside is a fluorescent chromogenic substrate that is commonly used for the detection and quantification of beta-galactosidase activity. When this substrate is hydrolyzed by beta-galactosidase, it produces a fluorescent blue product that can be easily detected and measured using a fluorometer or spectrophotometer. This substrate is often used in microbiology and molecular biology research to study gene expression and enzyme kinetics, and is also used in medical diagnostics as a marker for specific diseases and conditions.

2,4-Dinitrophenyl 2-deoxy-2-fluoro-beta-xylobioside, also known as DNFPX, is a substrate to study the activity of glycosidases. It is a derivative of xylobiose, which is a disaccharide composed of two xylose units. The 2-deoxy-2-fluoro modification on one of the xylose units makes the compound resistant to further hydrolysis by the enzyme, allowing it to be used as a reporter of enzyme activity. The 2,4-Dinitrophenyl group is used as a chromogenic group that enables rapid detection and measurement of the enzyme activity that can be quantitatively measured by monitoring the appearance of the yellow 2,4-dinitrophenyl group when cleavage of the glycosidic bond.

2-Nitrophenyl 2-acetamido-3,4,6-tri-O-acetyl-2-deoxy-a-D-glucopyranoside is a chromogenic substrate commonly used in enzyme assays for the detection and quantification of enzyme activity. It is a colorless substrate that is enzymatically converted into a yellowish product, the intensity of which is directly proportional to the enzyme activity present in the sample.

A substrate for visualising alkaline phosphatase activity. Produces a red colored insoluble end product that is detected visually, when used together with Nitroblue tetrazolium. The substrate system is versatile and functions in a variety of applications, including Northern, Southern, and Western blotting, in situ hybridization, ELISAs and immunohistochemistry. DMF soluble.

Chromogenic substrate for N-Acetyl-β-D-galactosaminidase yielding a salmon-colored precipitate.

4-Nitrophenyl hepta-O-acetyl-b-lactoside is a high-quality chromogenic pNP enzyme substrate that exhibits excellent sensitivity and specificity in enzyme assays. This synthetic compound is designed to react with β-galactosidase enzymes, generating a yellow product (4-nitrophenol) upon cleavage. The resulting color change allows for quantitative measurement of enzyme activity, providing valuable insights in various research applications including enzyme kinetics, screening of inhibitors, drug discovery, and molecular diagnostics. Our product ensures consistent results with minimal interference, making it a reliable choice for a wide range of biochemical applications.

Chromogenic substrate for beta-galactosidase

Alternative chromogenic substrate for alpha-D-galactosidase

Modified naphtol AS substrate used in histochemical and cytochemical staining

5-Iodo-3-indolyl-b-D-galactopyranoside-6-sulfate sodium salt is a high purity, water soluble fluorogenic substrate for the detection of beta-galactosidase activity. This product is used in food testing, environmental testing, and diagnostics. 5-Iodo-3-indolyl-b-D-galactopyranoside (5IIAG) is a beta galactosidase substrate that provides a convenient method for determining beta galactosidase activity. This product is also used as an indicator to measure the rate of hydrolysis of ester bonds in other compounds that contain acid functional groups such as glycerides and oils.

4-Nitrophenyl 4,6-benzylidene-alpha-D-maltoheptaoside is a chromogenic substrate for alpha-amylase. Upon hydrolysis, para-nitrophenol is released yielding a yellowish colour. 4-Nitrophenyl 4,6-benzylidene-alpha-D-maltoheptaoside is used in different applications such as the Starch digestion studies, industrial enzyme optimization

Espresso-Gal (Espresso-beta-D-galactopyranoside) is a chromogenic indicator for beta-galactosidase activity. The colorless product is cleaved by lactose-utilizing bacteria in liquid media or on agar plates and yields an espresso brown colored precipitate. Espresso-Gal can also be used as detecting agent for beta-galactosidase activity in reporter gene assays or for identification of positive transformants on agar plates when using the α-complementation approach. Read more in the Application Notes.

5-Bromo-6-chloro-3-indolyl a-D-galactopyranoside is a chromogenic substrate that yields a magenta-colored product after cleavage. The chromophore 5-bromo-6-chloro-indoxyl is released, generating the observable color. It is used in glycolipid metabolism studies.

2-Naphthyl butyrate is used as a chromogenic substrate in hematological studies via measuring esterase activity. This type of assays are important as it can help in distinguishing acute leukemias with monocytic or granulocytic differentiation. After hydrolysis of 2-naphthyl butyrate by the esterase (for example acylase), b-napthol is released that can be quantified spectrophotometrically (Exc 320 nm; Em 410 nm).

6-Bromo-2-naphthyl-alpha-D-mannopyranoside is a strong inhibitor of alpha-mannosidase. It has been shown to inhibit the growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Streptococcus pneumoniae, which are both known to cause bacterial infections in humans. 6BNA inhibits the enzyme alpha-mannosidase, which hydrolyzes terminal α-(1,4)-linked mannose residues from oligosaccharides and glycoproteins. This drug has a high affinity for the active site of alpha-mannosidase and an IC50 value of 0.2 mM, making it an effective inhibitor.

5-Bromo-3-indolyl phosphate p-toluidine salt is a bioluminescent substrate that is used as a chemiluminescent and fluorogenic substrate in diagnostic assays. It is a conjugate of the enzyme 5-bromo-3-indolyl phosphate and p-toluidine. This compound has been shown to be an excellent substrate for the enzyme alkaline phosphatase, which catalyzes the production of light from 5-bromo-3-indolyl phosphate. In addition, this product has been shown to be a chromogenic substrate for horseradish peroxidase.

Chromogenic substrate for alkaline phosphatase

4-nitrophenyl 6-O-DMT-a-D-mannopyranoside is a fluorescent substrate for the enzyme beta-glucosidase. It reacts with an acyl group at the C2 position of the glycoside moiety, producing an aldehyde group at the C1 position and a hydroxymethylene group at the C4 position. This reaction is catalyzed by beta-glucosidase, which cleaves the glycosidic linkage in sucrose and other disaccharides. The product can be detected using luminescence methods, such as chemiluminescence or bioluminescence. 4-nitrophenyl 6-O-DMT-a-D-mannopyranoside is used to detect β glucosidase activity in bacteria. This substrate has been shown to be sensitive and specific for β glucosidase activity when combined with fluorescence detection technology

a-Naphthyl phosphate disodium salt hydrate is a highly water-soluble chromogenic substrate used to determine phosphatase activity in research and analytical applications, particularly for staining and differentiating acid and alkaline phosphatases.

2-Nitrophenyl alpha-D-galactopyranoside is a chromogenic substrate used to detect the enzymatic activity of alpha-galactosidase. After cleavage, the nitrophenyl moiety is released exhibiting a light yellowish color. 2-Nitrophenyl alpha-D-galactopyranoside is used in Fabry disease screening.

Substrate for determining hydrolytic activity of chitinase

4-Nitrophenyl b-D-glucuronide sodium salt is a high-quality chromogenic substrate specifically designed for the colorimetric detection and measurement of β-glucuronidase activity. Upon enzymatic cleavage, it releases the yellow 4-nitrophenol, enabling quantitative analysis via spectroscopy. This compound is conveniently provided as a sodium salt to ensure enhanced solubility, stability, and shelf life. It is an ideal choice for biochemical, research, and diagnostic applications requiring a reliable and efficient b-D-glucuronide substrate.

Aldol® 470 choline phosphate is a chromogenic and fluorogenic enzyme substrate used for detection of phosphatidyl-choline specific phospholipase C (PC-PLC, EC 3.1.4.3) activity. The colorless product is cleaved by PC-PLC positive microorganisms in liquid or solid media, yielding a yellow color and green fluorescence. Aldol® 470 choline phosphate therefore, enables the detection and identification of PC-PLC positive pathogenic bacteria, such as, Clostridium perfringens, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Helicobacter pylori, Legionella pneumophila, Bacillus cereus, Bacillus anthracis, Listeria monocytogenes, and others. Aldol® 470 choline phosphate can be used under aerobic and anaerobic conditions.

2-Nitrophenyl-beta-D-galactopyranoside is used as chromogenic substrate for quantitative studies and enzyme kinetics of beta-galactosidase. It is used in assays for quantification of the activity of beta-galactosidase reporter gene constructs in molecular biology. This test is routinely used in diagnostics for the identification of lactose-fermenting bacteria of the Enterobacteriaceae family.

5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl 5-O-feruloyl a-L-arabinofuranoside is a chemiluminescent ligand that is used in the detection of DNA, RNA, and proteins. It has been shown to be an efficient fluorescence substrate for DNA and RNA polymerases. 5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl 5-O-feruloyl a-L-arabinofuranoside is suitable for use in diagnostic tests for bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites, and toxins. This compound has been extensively tested for toxicity and carcinogenicity.

Aldol® 484 beta-D-galactopyranoside is a chromogenic enzyme substrate for beta-galactosidase activity. The colorless product is cleaved by lactose-utilizing bacteria in liquid or solid media, yielding intense red color. Aldol® 484 beta-D-galacto-pyranoside can also be used in beta-gal reporter gene assays or for identification of beta-gal positive transformants on agar. Aldol® 484 beta-D-galactopyranoside can be used under aerobic and anaerobic conditions.

5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indoxyl oleate is a chromogenic substrate used to detect the specific enzymatic activity of lipase. After cleavage, 5-bromo-4-chloro-indoxyl is released, resulting in a blue to blue-green color change in bacterial colonies or media. 5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indoxyl oleate is used in lipid metabolism disorder screening.

2-Nitrophenyl 2,2',3,3',4'-penta-O-acetyl-b-D-xylobioside is an oligosaccharide that is used as a substrate for the transport of nucleic acid molecules. It can be used to study the function of membrane transport proteins and their homologues. This compound has been shown to inhibit the growth of corynebacterium glutamicum and trisaccharide emissions.

Chromogenic substrate targeting beta-D-xylosidase

4-Nitrophenyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-3-O-(a-D-galactopyranosyl)-a-D-galactopyranoside is a fluorescent substrate that can be used in chemiluminescent assays. It is a high purity, high quality chemical that has been tested for culture media, environmental testing and bioluminescence. This product is an excellent choice for use in diagnostics, chromogenic substrates, enzyme substrates and food testing.

5-Bromo-6-chloro-3-indoxylphosphate, disodium salt trihydrate is a bioluminescent substrate that can be used in a variety of diagnostic applications. This compound reacts with luciferase to yield light and can serve as an indicator for various enzymes and chemical reactions. 5-Bromo-6-chloro-3-indoxylphosphate, disodium salt trihydrate has been shown to be compatible with both culture media and food testing.

4,6-Benzylidene-4-nitrophenyl-alpha-D-maltoheptaoside is a fluorogenic substrate used in the detection of alpha amylase. It reacts with alpha amylase to produce light, and can be detected by measuring the increase in light emission over time. 4,6-Benzylidene-4-nitrophenyl-alpha-D-maltoheptaoside is an excellent substrate for use in both enzymatic assays and chemiluminescence assays. It can be conjugated to antibodies or other proteins and is stable in culture media at high pH. This product has been shown to produce a signal that is proportional to the concentration of alpha amylase. The enzyme substrate comes in high purity and high quality, with a ligand that has been shown to have good binding affinity.

Chromogenic substrate for alpha-galactosidase

6-Chloro-3-indoxyl caprylate is a high quality, enzyme substrate, chromogenic substrate, bioluminescence, chemiluminescence ligand, staining and diagnostics reagent. It has CAS No. 159954-35-5 and is used in food testing, culture media and environmental testing. 6-Chloro-3-indoxyl caprylate is also a fluorogenic substrate that is used for high purity applications such as conjugation with other molecules.

Aldol® 484 beta-D-glucopyranoside is a chromogenic and fluorogenic enzyme substrate used for detection of ?-glucosidase activity. The colorless enzyme substrate is cleaved by bacteria producing ?-glucosidase in liquid or solid media, yielding intense red color and green fluorescent signal. Aldol® 484 beta-D-glucopyranoside can be used under aerobic and anaerobic conditions.

5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl a-D-maltotrioside is an enzyme substrate that shows chemiluminescence. It is used in diagnostic assays to detect bacterial and fungal infections, as well as other diseases. The test uses 5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl a-D-maltotrioside as the substrate for the enzyme horseradish peroxidase. When light is applied, the substrate reacts with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of horseradish peroxidase to form colored products that can be detected by a luminometer.

Aldol® 515 beta-D-xylopyranoside is a chemiluminescent ligand that can be used for the detection of beta-xylosidase activity to yield a red color.

2-Nitrophenyl b-D-fucopyranoside is a chromogenic substrate used in various enzymatic assays to detect the presence of fucosidase enzymes. It consists of a nitrophenyl group attached to a fucose sugar molecule. When acted upon by enzymes such as fucosidases, it releases the colored nitrophenyl group, which can be detected using spectrophotometry.

Growth medium for the detection of histamine-producing bacteria in food and water samples. The medium contains an indicator that turns orange/red (absorbance at 555 nm) due to metabolites released by histidine decarboxylase. The BCM® Histamine-producing bacteria Broth contains tryptone (FT09555) and yeast extract, together with the chromogenic agent. High-level histamine-producing bacteria yield orange to red coloration in less than 2 days and even after 24 hours, while cultures of other bacteria remain yellow.

5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl myo-inositol-1-phosphate ammonium is a fluorogenic substrate used in the detection of phosphatidylinositol phosphate kinases. It can be used as a chromogenic substrate for detecting phosphatidylinositol phosphate kinase activity in tissues, cells, and biological fluids. 5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl myo-inositol 1 phosphate ammonium is also used as a ligand to detect phosphatidylinositol phosphate kinase activity in vivo. This product is of very high purity and quality. 5-Bromo 4 chloro 3 indolyl myo inositol 1 phosphate ammonium can be used in Enzyme Assays, Diagnostics and Cultures Media.

Aldol® 584 is a fluorogenic substrate that can be used for enzymatic and chemical assays. It is an important component of the Cymit Quimica Aldol Reagent Kit and other diagnostic kits. Aldol® 584 is used in immunoassays, such as ELISA, to measure the activity of serine proteases, including cathepsin D, elastase, and leukocyte elastase. This product has a CAS number of 2484873-11-0.

2-Nitrophenyl 2-acetamido-3,4,6-tri-O-acetyl-2-deoxy-b-D-galactopyranoside is a chemiluminescent substrate for the detection of beta galactosidase. It is a white to light yellow powder with a molecular weight of 564.87 and an assay of ≥ 98% by HPLC. This product has been shown to be stable when stored at 4°C for up to three months.

8-Hydroxyquinoline b-D-glucopyranoside (8-OHG-glu) is a chromogenic enzyme substrate commonly used to detect the presence of beta-glucosidase in biological samples. When hydrolyzed by beta-glucosidase, 8-OHG-glu produces a yellow-orange color, indicating the presence of the enzyme. This substrate is particularly useful for measuring beta-glucosidase activity in soil and plant samples.

5-Bromo-3-indolyl decanoate (BID) is a chromogenic enzyme substrate often used for the detection of lipase activity. It is hydrolyzed by lipase to produce a blue-violet product, which can be detected visually or by spectrophotometry. BID is particularly useful for the detection of microbial lipases in food and environmental samples. It is commonly used in a wide range of biochemical, biological, and environmental testing applications that require precise lipase enzyme analysis.

Inorganic phosphate targeted colorimetric probe

4-Nitrophenyl-N-acetyl-beta-D-galactosaminide is a synthetic substrate that is used in enzyme kinetics. It is a beta-galactosidase substrate that reacts with the enzyme to form a product. The rate of reaction can be measured by following the change in absorbance over time. This product will react with an acceptor, such as chondroitin sulfate, to produce an observable reaction product. 4NPBGA has been shown to be an effective carbon source for plant physiology studies and has been shown to have optimal activity at pH 6.5.

1-Naphthyl 2-acetamido-3,4,6-tri-O-acetyl-2-deoxy-b-D-glucopyranoside is a fluorogenic substrate for bacterial beta D glucosidase. It is used for measuring the enzyme activity in different types of culture media and in the detection of bacterial contamination in food and environmental samples. This product can be used to detect the presence of beta D glucosidase by measuring luminescence with a luminometer. 1NAAG can also be used as a chromogenic substrate or to conjugate with antibodies for use in immunoassays.br>

Aldol® 484 beta-D-galactopyranoside is a chromogenic enzyme substrate for beta-galactosidase activity. The colorless product is cleaved by lactose-utilizing bacteria in liquid or solid media, yielding intense red color. Aldol® 484 beta-D-galacto-pyranoside can also be used in beta-gal reporter gene assays or for identification of beta-gal positive transformants on agar. Aldol® 484 beta-D-galactopyranoside can be used under aerobic and anaerobic conditions.

Substrate for hydrolases

4-Nitrophenyl 2-O-(α-D-glucopyranosyl)-α-D-glucopyranoside is a specialized chromogenic pNP substrate featuring dual glucose-linked moieties, designed for accurate detection and quantification of specific glycosidase enzymes. Upon cleavage by target enzymes, this substrate releases 4-Nitrophenol, which can be easily monitored spectrophotometrically as a yellow color change. This advanced substrate offers enhanced specificity and sensitivity in enzyme assays, facilitating cutting-edge research in biochemistry, enzymology, and other related fields.

Aldol® 518 beta-D-galactopyranoside is a chromogenic and fluorogenic enzyme substrate used for detection of beta-galactosidase activity. The colorless enzyme substrate is cleaved by lactose-utilizing bacteria in liquid or solid media, yielding intense red color as well as red fluorescence when a fluorescence enhancer or a suitable matrix is present. Aldol® 518 beta-D-galactopyranoside can also be used in beta-gal reporter gene assays or for identification of beta-gal positive transformants on agar plates. Aldol® 518 beta-D-galactopyranoside can be used under aerobic and anaerobic conditions.

4-Nitrophenyl hepta-O-acetyl-1-thio-b-lactoside is an inorganic molecule that binds to the surface of bacteria. It has been used as a fingerprinting tool for a variety of organisms, including corynebacterium glutamicum. The molecule can be used to measure the metabolic activity of corynebacterium glutamicum with a technique called incremental acidification. This technique is based on the observation that the concentration of 4-nitrophenol decreases by one unit for each glucose metabolized by corynebacterium glutamicum. The use of 4NPHTBL and other primers can also be useful in diagnosing patients with autoimmune diseases such as celiac disease and inflammatory bowel disease.

Chromogenic substrate for α-D-glucosidase yielding a yellow solution upon cleavage. Also used for the detection of glucansucrases and for yeast α-D-glucosidase and for studies of the crystal structure of the complexes of concanavalin A.

2-Naphthyl caprylate is a substrate that is employed in an assays for carboxylesterase and lipase and when hydrolyzed, produces 2-naphthol, a compound that can also be identified via fluorescence analysis. By combining it with a diazonium salt, the formation of the corresponding azo dye occurs. In particular, this substrate is used to detect the extracellular lipase of Pseudomonas fluorescens B52.

4-Nitrophenyl 2,3,4-tri-O-acetyl-a-D-glucopyranoside is a high quality chemical used in the development of various diagnostic and research applications. It is also used in the production of enzymatic substrates for enzyme activity assays. 4NPTAG is a chromogenic substrate that produces chemiluminescence when it reacts with an oxidizing agent and has been shown to be very effective as a fluorogenic substrate for protein kinases. This compound has been shown to bind to ligands and can be used as a bioluminescent reporter for molecular biology applications. The CAS number for this product is 54973-14-0.

4-Nitrophenyl 3-O-(2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-a-D-mannopyranosyl)-2-O-benzoyl-4,6-O-benzylidene a -D-mannopyranoside is a synthetic substrate for glycosidases that can be used as an alternative to other substrates. It can be used in the detection of enzyme activity and in the diagnosis of diseases such as diabetes mellitus and Gaucher's disease. 4NP3ODABAB has been shown to have high quality and purity. This substrate has not been evaluated by CAS yet.

2,4-Dinitrophenyl b-L-arabinofuranoside is a high quality chromogenic substrate for dinitrophenylase. It is a ligand that reacts with an enzyme to form a product that can be detected by various methods, including colorimetry and fluorimetry. 2,4-Dinitrophenyl b-L-arabinofuranoside has shown to be useful for the detection of organic contaminants in water and air. 2,4-Dinitrophenyl b-L-arabinofuranoside is also used as a reagent for the preparation of conjugates for immunoassays.

5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-a-D-glucopyranoside is a fluorogenic substrate that reacts with horseradish peroxidase to produce light. It is used in the detection of β-galactosidase activity in food testing, staining, and environmental testing. This product is also used as a chromogenic substrate for the determination of β-galactosidase activity in immunological assays. 5BICAPG is a conjugate that can be used as a diagnostic ligand for the detection of β -galactosidase enzyme activity. This product has been shown to react with horseradish peroxidase and produce chemiluminescence or bioluminescence when exposed to oxygen. 5BICAPG has also been found to be an excellent enzyme substrate for various enzymes including alkaline phosphatase

Naphthol AS-BI-beta-D-glucuronic acid is a β-glucuronidase substrate. The substrate is used in combination with stabilized diazonium salts such as Fast Red Violet LB salt (5-chloro-4-benzamido-2-methylbenzenediazonium chloride). Free Naphthol AS and Fast Red Violet undergo a chemical reaction to yield intensely colored azo-dyes.

Phosphatase substrate

Chromogenic substrate for α-galactosidase yielding a salmon-colored precipitate.

4-Nitrophenyl beta-D-xylobioside is a chromogenic substrate for xylanase. Upon hydrolysis, para-nitrophenol is released yielding a yellowish colour. 4-Nitrophenyl beta-D-xylobioside is used in different applications such as the Xylan degradation studies, paper/pulp industry applications

2-Nitrophenyl 2,3-di-O-acetyl-4-O-triethylsilyl-b-D-xylopyranoside is a chromogenic substrate for enzmatic assays to measure xylosidase activity. It is a derivative of xylose that can be hydrolyzed by xylosidase to release the yellow-colored 2-nitrophenyl group, which can be detected spectrophotometrically. By modifying the xylose molecule with acetyl and triethylsilyl groups, the enzyme substrate becomes more stable and resistant to degradation. This substrate is commonly used in the study of plant biomass degradation and in the detection of xylosidase activity in microorganisms.

2-Nitrophenyl-2,3,4-tri-O-acetyl-b-D-glucuronide methyl ester is a tri-O-acetylated glucuronide substrate commonly used in chromogenic assays to detect the activity of beta-glucuronidase. Upon hydrolysis by the enzyme, the substrate releases 2-nitrophenol, which can be spectrophotometrically. The substrate is widely used in diagnostic tests to assess bacterial and fungal infections, as well as in drug metabolism studies.

5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indoxyl thymidine (BCIT) is a chromogenic substrate that reacts with the enzyme β-galactosidase, which cleaves the BCIT to form a bromochloroindoxyl (BCI) and an indoxyl phosphate. The BCI is then detected by chemiluminescence or fluorescence. This product is used in food testing, diagnostics, environmental testing, and staining. It has been shown to be a good substrate for β-galactosidase from different sources such as calf thymus, bacteria, fungi, and plants.

2-Nitrophenyl hexyl ether is a chromogenic substrate commonly used to assay the activity of esterases. Upon cleavage of the ester bond by esterases, the released 2-nitrophenyl group yields a yellow color detectable by spectrophotometry. This substrate has been used in a variety of applications, including environmental monitoring and studies of insecticide resistance. It is particularly useful for screening large numbers of samples because of its rapid reaction rate and high sensitivity. However, it should be noted that some non-specific hydrolysis may occur with this substrate, particularly at high concentrations or in the presence of strong nucleophiles.

Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl caprylate is a chromogenic substrate for esterase which have C8 activity. 5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indoxyl caprylate yields a blue precipitate when cleaved.

Chromogenic substrate for α-L-arabinofuranosidase yielding a yellow solution upon cleavage.

Aldol® 518 beta-D-glucuronic acid is a chromogenic and fluorogenic enzyme substrate used for detection of beta-glucuronidase activity, yielding red colour and red fluorescence. Living cells of Escherichia coli can be reliably detected with Aldol® 518 beta-D-glucuronic acid-containing media. Aldol® 518 beta-D-glucuronic acid can be also used in GUS reporter assays, e.g. in plant biotechnology. Aldol® 518 beta-D-glucuronic acid is suitable for use in liquid and solid media, under aerobic as well as anaerobic conditions.

4-Nitrophenyl a-D-thiomannopyranoside is a chemiluminescence substrate that can be used to measure the activity of β-galactosidase, an enzyme involved in the hydrolysis of lactose. This product is available as a white to yellowish powder and has been shown to have high purity and quality. It also displays strong fluorescence when reacted with hydrogen peroxide and has been used for diagnostics tests such as staining, food testing, and enzyme substrate reactions.

4-Nitrophenyl β-D-ribofuranoside is a synthetic chromogenic molecule designed to profile phosphorolytic enzyme activity, specifically ribonucleoside-hydrolyzing enzymes. Upon hydrolysis by these enzymes, it releases a 4-nitrophenolic compound, which can be monitored spectrophotometrically at 405-410 nm as a quantitative indicator of enzyme activity. This substrate is suitable for studying ribonucleoside-hydrolyzing enzymes, such as ribo- and deoxyribonucleases, in various biological systems and, in turn, could help advance our understanding of nucleic acid metabolism, gene function, and regulatory processes.

Aldol® 518 alpha-D-galactopyranoside is a chromogenic and fluorogenic enzyme substrate used for detection of alpha-galactosidase activity. The enzyme substrate is cleaved by alpha-galactosidase positive bacteria and yeasts in liquid or solid media, yielding red color and red fluorescence signal. Aldol® 518 alpha-D-galactopyranoside can also be used to detect alpha-galactosidase (encoded by the Mel1 gene) in yeast gene reporter assays or for identification of alpha-gal positive transformants on agar plates. Aldol® 518 alpha-D-galactopyranoside can be used under aerobic and anaerobic conditions.

1-Naphthyl β-D-glucopyranoside can be used as a chromogenic substrate for beta-glucosidases. It can also be used as a fluorogenic substrate to study carbohydrate metabolism and in screening enzyme inhitibitors in pharmacologic research.

Aldol® 515 acetate is a chromogenic and fluorogenic substrate, used for detection of esterase activity. The colorless product is cleaved by purified esterase, or esterase secreted by microorganisms in liquid or solid media, yielding a red color and red fluorescence signal when Aldol® 355 fluorescence enhancer or a suitable matrix is present. Aldol® 515 acetate can be used under aerobic and anaerobic conditions. Well detectable color/fluorescence of bacterial colonies or liquid cultures is obtained within 16-48 h. In the presence of a purified esterase, color and fluorescence develops within minutes to few hours.

Aldol® 515 L-proline amide is a chromogenic and fluorogenic enzyme substrate used for detection of L-proline aminopeptidase activity. The colorless enzyme substrate is cleaved by L-proline aminopeptidase produced by microorganisms grown in liquid or solid media, yielding red-orange color. In addition, red fluorescence signals are generated when a fluorescence enhancer or a suitable matrix is present. Aldol® 515 L-proline amide is suitable for use under aerobic and anaerobic conditions.

4-Chloro-2-nitrophenyl b-D-galactopyranoside is a fluorogenic substrate that is used in diagnostic testing, such as food and environmental testing. 4-Chloro-2-nitrophenyl b-D-galactopyranoside is an enzyme substrate that can be used to measure the activity of beta galactosidase. This substrate is also chromogenic, which means that it will change color when exposed to the enzyme. 4CNPGalA has been shown to be an excellent ligand for beta galactosidase and can be used in conjugation reactions with other molecules.

6-Chloro-3-indoxyl-beta-D-glucuronic acid methyl ester is a chromogenic substrate that can be used for the detection of indoxyl glucuronide in urine and other biological fluids. 6-Chloro-3-indoxyl-beta-D-glucuronic acid methyl ester is a white or light yellow crystalline solid that is soluble in water. It has a melting point of about 80°C and is stable at pH levels ranging from 2 to 12. The CAS number for this compound is 13982-87-6.

Substrates for endoglucanase and beta-cellobiohydrolase activity in the study of digestive system in Zygentoma as an insect model for high cellulase activity

2,4-Dinitrophenyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-b-D-glucopyranoside is a fluorogenic substrate for use in diagnostic testing. It reacts with the enzyme β -galactosidase to produce a blue color. This product is used as an indicator of β -galactosidase activity in bacterial cultures or as an indicator of the presence of this enzyme in food or other materials. It can be used to detect and measure the level of β -galactosidase in a sample. The reaction can be monitored by measuring light emission at 450 nm. 2,4-Dinitrophenyl 2 acetamido 2 deoxy b D glucopyranoside has a CAS number of 47868-87-0 and is available in high purity (>97%).

4-Nitrophenyl b-D-cellohexaoside is a substrate for many enzymes and can be used to detect the presence of these enzymes in biological samples. It can also be used to detect the presence of bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses. 4-Nitrophenyl b-D-cellohexaoside is an excellent substrate for enzyme reactions that produce a chromogenic or fluorogenic product. This product is often conjugated with other compounds such as antibodies or antigens to form an immunoassay. 4-Nitrophenyl b-D-cellohexaoside is made from a high purity chemical by a process called nitration with sodium nitrate and sulfuric acid.

4-Nitrophenyl 2-acetamido-4-O-(2-acetamido-2-deoxy-b-D-glucopyranosyl)-2-deoxy-a-D-galactopyranoside is an enzyme substrate that is used in the detection of phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan. It is also used for environmental testing, bioluminescence, culture media, chemiluminescence, fluorogenic substrate, food testing, diagnostics and other applications.

4-Nitrophenyl 6-O-(2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-a-D-mannopyranosyl)-2,3,4-tri-O-levulinoyl-a-D-mannopyranoside is a fluorogenic substrate that is used in assays for detecting nitrates. This compound reacts with 4-(methylnitrosamino)pyridine (MNAP) to produce an intense light that can be detected by a luminometer. It has been shown to react with the enzyme nitrate reductase and is used in food testing and environmental testing as a means of measuring the amount of nitrates present.

Chromogenic substrate targeting cellulases

2-Nitrophenyl beta-L-fucopyranoside is a chromogenic substrate used to detect the enzymatic activity of beta-L-fucosidase. After cleavage, the nitrophenyl moiety is released exhibiting a light yellowish color. 2-Nitrophenyl beta-L-fucopyranoside is used in bacterial fucose metabolism studies to identify and quantify the enzymatic activity in, for example, Bacteroides spp..

2-Fluoro-4-nitrophenyl b-D-galactopyranoside is a chromogenic substrate in enzymatic assays with β-galactosidase. Commonly abbreviated as PFONPG, it is a hydrophilic compound that can be dissolved in saline and blood samples, which makes it a suitable candidate for diagnostic applications as a gene reporter probe by simple analytic methodologies. 2-Fluoro-4-nitrophenyl b-D-galactopyranoside have been used to detect and monitor the growth of prostate tumor cells.