Chromogenic Substrates

Aldol® 484 acetate is a chromogenic substrate for carboxylesterases yielding a red precipitate. In contrast to classical indoxyl substrates, Aldol® substrates can be used under aerobic and anaerobic conditions.

[2-Methoxy-4-(2-nitrovinyl)phenyl] beta-D-galactopyranoside is a chromogenic substrate (505 nm) for β-glucosidase.

Aldol® 515 caprylate is a chromogenic and fluorogenic enzyme substrate used for detection of lipase activity. The colorless enzyme substrate is cleaved by C8 esterases, yielding development of red coloration. In addition, red fluorescence is generated when Aldol® 355 fluorescence enhancer or a suitable matrix is present. Aldol® 515 caprylate can be used in enzyme assays and live bacterial cultures. Aldol® 515 caprylate is suitable for use in liquid and solid media, under aerobic as well as anaerobic conditions.

Chromogenic substrate for beta-glucuronidase (GUS) yielding blue precipitate upon cleavage. Used for identification of beta-glucuronidase. X-beta-D-glucuronide has been reported as chromogenic substrate in a number of chromogenic E. coli/ coliform culture media. About 95% of common E. coli possess beta-D-glucuronidase activity. Such chromogenic culture media are used for detection and enumeration of E. coli in food samples such as meat, dairy products and shellfish and have clinical applications in the assessment of urinary infections. It has gained international acceptance as highly accurate test for the presence of E. coli in drinking water samples. It is also used for the detection of the expression of GUS (E. coli beta-glucuronidase) gene fusion marker constructs in plants. The sodium salt has advantages over the cyclohexylammonium salt as being non-electrostatic and possessing a naturally-occurring cation.

5-Amino-3-indoxyl-beta-D-galactopyranoside (AIG) is a chromogenic substrate that is used for the detection of beta-galactosidase activity. AIG is also used in food testing, diagnostics, and environmental testing. The detection of beta-galactosidase activity can be done by either using the fluorogenic substrate 4-methylumbelliferyl galactopyranoside or the bioluminescence system of firefly luciferase and luciferin. This product has a CAS number of 110114-03-0 and a molecular weight of 417.5 g/mol.

5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl β-L-fucopyranoside (X-Fuc) is a chromogenic substrate specifically designed for the identification and detection of fucosidase enzyme activity. Upon cleavage by fucosidase, it generates a blue-colored 5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-hydroxy-indole precipitate, which can be easily observed under a microscope or spectrophotometer. This feature makes X-Fuc an invaluable tool across various applications, such as biochemical analysis, histochemical staining, cell biology, and enzyme kinetic assays. By providing a fast, sensitive, and reliable readout for fucosidase activity, 5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl β-L-fucopyranoside facilitates essential research in the understanding of biological processes and the development of therapeutic interventions.

Chromogenic substrate targeting alpha-L-arabinofuranosidase

Aldol® 495 nonanoate is a chromogenic and fluorogenic enzyme substrate used for detection of lipase activity. The colorless enzyme substrate is cleaved by C9 esterases, yielding development of an orange coloration. In addition, green fluorescence is generated when Aldol® 355 fluorescence enhancer or a suitable matrix is present. Aldol® 495 nonanoate can be used in enzyme assays and live bacterial cultures. Aldol® 495 nonanoate is suitable for use in liquid and solid media, under aerobic as well as anaerobic conditions.

2-Nitrophenyl a-D-glucopyranoside is a chromogenic substrate commonly used to assay the activity of glucosidases. Upon cleavage of the glycosidic bond by glucosidases, the released 2-nitrophenyl group yields a yellow color detectable by spectrophotometry. This substrate has high sensitivity and is widely used in a variety of applications, including drug discovery and enzyme kinetics studies.

4-Nitrophenyl O-(N-acetyl-a-neuraminosyl)-(2-3)-b-D-galactopyranosyl-(1-4)-2-acetamido-2-deoxybDglucopyranoside is a fluorescent compound that has been used as a substrate in enzyme assays. It has been shown to be an effective ligand for the enzyme beta galactosidase, which hydrolyzes the substrate to produce 4nitrophenol and o-(Nacetyl)a-neuraminic acid. This product is CAS No. 501427-92-5 and can be used as a high purity, high quality reagent for conjugation.

Chromogenic substrate for mannosidase

5-Bromo-6-chloro-3-indolyl b-D-glucuronide cyclohexylammonium salt is a magenta enzyme substrate commonly used in biochemical assays. This compound is a derivative of indole, containing bromine and chlorine atoms at positions 5 and 6, respectively. The glucuronide moiety is attached to the indolyl ring, and the cyclohexylammonium cation serves as a counterion to balance the charge. This substrate is often utilized in the detection and quantification of β-glucuronidase activity, an enzyme involved in the metabolism of glucuronides. Upon cleavage by β-glucuronidase, the substrate produces a magenta-colored product, allowing for easy visualization and measurement of enzyme activity.

Tetrabutylphosphonium p-toluenesulfonate is a fluorogenic substrate that is used in the diagnosis of cytochrome P450 enzymes. It is a ligand that binds to metal ions, such as copper and zinc. This compound is also used for the preparation of bioluminescent substrates for use in diagnostics and research.

6-Benzoyl-2-naphthylphosphate disodium salt is a chromogenic substrate used to detect and quantify alkaline phosphatase activity. After enzymatic hydrolysis, 6-benzoyl-2-naphthol is released, which can be detect or even further react with other reagents (e.g. Fast Red) to increase the intensity of the colorimetric signal. It is used in common applications such as ELISA, immunohistochemistry and Western Blotting.

4-Nitrophenyl 3,4-O-isopropylidene-a-D-galactopyranoside is a chemiluminescent substrate for detecting beta-galactosidase activity in bacteria. This product is a high purity, high quality compound that can be used as a culture media and environmental testing agent. It has been shown to be effective in diagnostics, chromogenic substrate, and enzyme substrate reactions. 4NPPG has been shown to be a fluorogenic substrate for beta-galactosidase assay and can be used as food testing agent with conjugate.

4-Nitrophenyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-4,6-O-p-methoxybenzylidene-a-D-galactopyranoside is a chromogenic substrate designed for the detection and quantification of enzyme activity. This methoxybenzylidene-protected compound is specifically designed to be cleaved by enzymes, releasing a yellow 4-nitrophenol product that can be easily measured spectrophotometrically. This allows for accurate and sensitive analysis of enzyme kinetics, inhibition studies, and substrate specificity determination in various applications.

4-Nitrophenyl 6-O-(alpha-D-glucopyranosyl)-beta-D-glucopyranoside is a chromogenic substrate for beta-glucosidase. Upon hydrolysis, para-nitrophenol is released yielding a yellowish colour. 4-Nitrophenyl 6-O-(alpha-D-glucopyranosyl)-beta-D-glucopyranoside is used in different applications such as the Cellulose metabolism research, biofuel production

2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl b-D-cellobioside (CNPG) is a chromogenic enzyme substrate that is commonly used to detect and measure the activity of β-glucosidases. CNPG is cleaved by the enzyme into the chromogenic product, which can be detected spectrophotometrically. β-glucosidases are important enzymes in the breakdown of cellulose, and CNPG is a widely used substrate for the detection and quantification of these enzymes in various research studies.

Chromogenic substrate for α-L-Fucosidase. 2-naphthol is released upon hydrolyzation. By simultaneous coupling with a suitable staining reagent, such as hexazonium p-rosaniline, the corresponding azo-dye is formed. Naphthols can also be detected by fluorescence analysis.

2-Naphthyl b-D-mannopyranoside is a chromogenic substrate specifically designed for the detection and quantification of β-mannosidase enzyme activity. Upon hydrolysis by β-mannosidase, this substrate releases a colored product, 2-naphthol, which can be easily monitored spectrophotometrically. The use of 2-Naphthyl b-D-mannopyranoside allows for the rapid and sensitive measurement of β-mannosidase activity in various applications, such as enzyme assays, screening for β-mannosidase-producing microorganisms, and studying the kinetics and inhibition of β-mannosidase enzymes.