Product Name: 1-(4(Nitrophenyl)glycerol
Other Name: 1-(P-Nitrophenyl)Glycerol; PNP Glycerol; 1-(4-Nitrophenyl)-1,2,3-Propanetriol
CAS No.: 2207-68-3
Chemical Structure:
1-(4(Nitrophenyl)glycerol Application:
1-(4-Nitrophenyl)glycerol (often abbreviated as 4-NPG) is a compound with a nitrophenyl group attached to a glycerol molecule, and it can be used in various applications, primarily in biochemical and chemical research. Some of the most common applications include:
- Enzyme Substrate for Assays
4-NPG is frequently used as a substrate in enzyme activity assays, especially for enzymes that hydrolyze ester bonds (esterases, lipases, and phosphatases).
- Model Substrate in Lipase Studies
4-NPG is often used to study lipase activity due to its ester functional group, which lipases hydrolyze. It can help measure enzyme kinetics, optimal conditions, and inhibition effects for lipases or other ester-hydrolyzing enzymes.
- Chemical Synthesis
In organic chemistry, 4-NPG can be used as a building block for the synthesis of various compounds. Its structure may be modified to introduce other functional groups or act as a starting material for creating derivatives with enhanced properties (such as in medicinal chemistry or materials science).
1-(4(Nitrophenyl)glycerol Packaging and Shipping:
Packaging: 1kg/ bag, 25kg/ drum or as customer’s required.
Shipping : DHL/ FedEx/ Air shipping/ Ocean shipping
1-(4(Nitrophenyl)glycerol Storage:
Store in Dry and Ventilated place with the Room Temperature, Preserved in Original Tight-Closed containers, Keep Away from Light and Heating.
