MUG (4-Methylumbelliferone β-D-Glucuronide)

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352, 3

White, crystalline powder

A fluorogenic substrate for β-D-glucuronidase and used to detect coliform in water, seafood, meat, dairy and poultry. Also used in GUS reporter gene measurements in transgenic plants.

Synonyms:
4-Methylumbelliferone β-D-Glucuronide; 4-Methyl-2-oxo-2H-1-benzopyran-7-yl; β-D-Glucopyranosiduronic Acid; MUG

CAS No:
6160-80-1

Molecular Formula:
C16H16O9•nH2O

Molecular Weight:
352.3

Appearance:
White, crystalline powder

Purity (HPLC):
≥99%

Water (Karl Fisher):
≤12%

Solubility:
Colorless, clear, complete (5% in Water)

Methylumbelliferone:
≤0.0025%


Identity (IR):
Conforms to reference

Storage:
-20°C