Chromogenic Substrates

The 4-Nitrophenyl a-D-xylopyranoside is a highly sensitive and reliable chromogenic substrate tailored for the detection and analysis of alpha-D-xylosidase enzyme activity. Upon enzymatic hydrolysis, it forms 4-nitrophenol, a yellow compound with remarkable fluorescence that enables a straightforward, quantitative assay in areas including environmental science, metabolism studies, and enzyme modifier exploration.

Aldol® 458 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 grown in liquid or solid media, yielding yellow coloration and green fluorescence. Aldol® 458 beta-D-galactopyranoside can also be used in beta-galactosidase gene reporter assays or immunoassay applications (ELISA). Aldol® 458 beta-D-galactopyranoside can be used under aerobic and anaerobic conditions.

6-Chloro-3-indolyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-b-D-glucopyranoside is a pink enzyme substrate commonly used in biochemical research and diagnostic applications. This compound is a derivative of indolyl glucopyranoside, which is known for its ability to produce a colored product upon enzymatic hydrolysis. 6-Chloro-3-indolyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-b-D-glucopyranoside is particularly useful for studying glycosidases, enzymes that cleave glycosidic bonds in complex carbohydrates. Its pink coloration makes it an ideal choice for colorimetric assays, enabling researchers to monitor enzyme activity in real-time and facilitating the development of new diagnostic tools and therapeutic strategies.

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.

Aldol® 470 L-alanine ester, hydrochloride is a fluorescent chemiluminescent substrate. It is a ligand with high purity and high quality, which has been patented in the European Patent Office (EP 2427431) and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (US 8940909). The product can be used for chemiluminescence, staining, fluorescence, bioluminescence, enzyme substrate and food testing. Aldol® 470 L-alanine ester, hydrochloride is an excellent fluorescent chemiluminescent substrate that can be used for conjugation to enzymes or antibodies.

Aldol® 514 inositol-phosphate is a chromogenic enzyme substrate used for detection of phosphatidylinositol specific phospholipase C (PI-PLC, EC 4.6.1.13). The colorless enzyme substrate is cleaved by PI-PLC positive microorganisms, yielding a red-orange color. The substrate thus enables the detection and identification of various bacteria, such as, pathogenic strains of Listeria, Clostridium, Bacillus, and Staphylococcus. Aldol® 514 inositol-phosphate is suitable for use under aerobic and anaerobic conditions.

5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indoxyl-alpha-D-N-acetylneuraminic acid, cyclohexylammonium salt is a Fluorogenic substrate used for the detection of an enzyme that converts sialic acid to fluorescein. This product has a high quality and purity with a CAS number. It is used in Culture media as a conjugate, Enzyme substrate, Food testing, High purity, Diagnostics, ligand, Chromogenic substrate, Environmental testing. The product has been tested and found to be safe for use with animals and humans.

4-Nitrophenyl phosphate potassium salt is a high quality, non-radioactive chemiluminescence substrate that is used in the detection of oxidase activity. This product can be used to measure the activity of peroxidase and catalase enzymes, as well as the accumulation of hydrogen peroxide. It also has been shown to be a ligand for some sulfhydryl groups and an inhibitor of phosphatases. 4-Nitrophenyl phosphate potassium salt has been tested for its ability to inhibit bacterial growth and fluorescence by staining cells. This product has also been shown to have bioluminescent properties and can be used for diagnostics or culture media.

2,4-Dinitrophenyl 2-deoxy-2-fluoro-b-D-xylopyranoside (DNFX) is a transglycosylation reagent that can be used to inactivate enzymes that catalyze the synthesis of xylosides. DNFX undergoes a covalent reaction with these enzymes and inhibits them by binding to the active site. DNFX catalyses the reaction between xylose and nucleophiles such as hydroxide ions, thiols, or amines. DNFX also has a catalytic effect on electrospray ionization and can be used for the detection of nucleophile activity.

For the detection of beta-galactosidase activity

4-Nitrophenyl 2-acetamido-3,6-di-O-acetyl-2-deoxy-b-D-glucopyranoside is a versatile chromogenic pNP enzyme substrate designed to offer superior results for detecting enzyme activity in research and diagnostic applications. This substrate enables faster, more accurate, and reliable detection of hydrolase enzymes, making it ideal for various research and testing needs, such as studying enzyme kinetics, screening inhibitors, and profiling enzyme specificity.

Aldol® 495 phosphate is a chromogenic and fluorogenic enzyme substrate used for detection of phosphatase activity. The colorless enzyme substrate is cleaved by acid and alkaline phosphatases secreted by bacteria in liquid or solid media, yielding orange color and green fluorescence. Aldol® 495 phosphate can also be used in Western blots and other immunoassay applications with phosphatase-coupled secondary antibodies. Aldol® 495 phosphate can be used under aerobic and anaerobic conditions.

5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl palmitate 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-indolyl palmitate is used in lipase activity assays or cystic fibrosis diagnostics.

4-Nitrophenyl 2,3,4-tri-O-levulinoyl-a-D-mannopyranoside is a fluorogenic substrate that contains a reactive group of 2,3,4-tri-O-levulinoyl. This compound can be used to measure the activity of enzymes such as beta-glucosidase and alpha-galactosidase. 4NP2OMP is an excellent ligand for metal ions and has been shown to bind to copper in the presence of ATP. 4NP2OMP can also be used as a diagnostic agent for measuring the activity of bacterial beta-glucosidase and alpha galactosidase.

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.

Chromogenic substrate for beta-D-galactosidase yielding a brown precipitate upon cleavage.

4-Nitrophenyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-3-O-(b-D-galactopyranosyl)-a-D-galactopyranoside is a superior chromogenic pNP enzyme substrate designed to deliver enhanced enzyme detection and outstanding assay performance. This cutting-edge substrate boasts excellent specificity, sensitivity, and stability, making it a powerful tool in the measurement of enzyme activity, substrate profiles, and inhibitor characterization. This premium substrate is perfect for researchers and professionals seeking reliable and efficient results for their enzyme-based investigations.

Aldol 470 acetate is a chromogenic substrate for carboxylesterases yielding a yellow precipitate. Furthermore it shows some fluorescence(excitation at 320 nm to 490 nm). In contrast to classical indoxylsubstrates, Aldol substrates work not only under aerobic but also under anaerobic conditions.

2-Nitrophenyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-a-D-galactopyranoside is a fluorogenic substrate that is used in enzyme assays. It can be used as a chromogenic substrate or conjugate with an enzyme to detect the presence of glucose.