4-Methylumbelliferyl Butyrate

RT

246, 26

White to off-white crystalline powder

4-Methylumbelliferyl Butyrate is suitable to use as a fluorogenic substrate for esterases/lipases, such as butyrate esterase.

Synonyms:
Butyric Acid 4-Methyl-2-oxo-2H-chromen-7-yl Ester; Butyryl 4-Methylumbelliferone; NSC 152103; NSC 688808; Butyrate 7-Hydroxy-4-methyl-coumarin

CAS No:
Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

Molecular Formula:
C14H14O4

Molecular Weight:
246.26

Appearance:
White to off-white crystalline powder

Purity:
≥98%

Identity (TLC):
Single spot

Melting Point:
As reported

Solubility:
Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

Storage and Stability:
Store at -20°C. Under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.