1-Naphthyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-b-D-galactopyranoside
1-Naphthyl N-acetyl-b-D-galactosaminide?
1-Naphthyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-b-D-galactopyranoside (1NADG) is a fluorogenic substrate that reacts with an enzyme to produce light. It is used in diagnostic tests for the detection of bacteria, and can be used as a chromogenic substrate in biochemical assays. 1NADG has also been shown to be useful in staining bacterial cells grown on agar plates. Additionally, this compound is used as a bioluminescent probe for detecting bacteria with luciferase activity.
CAS No |
1191421-21-2 |
Synonyms |
1-Naphthyl N-acetyl-b-D-galactosaminide |
MDL No |
MFCD00142673 |
Molecular Formula |
C18H21NO6 |
Molecular Weight |
347.4 g/mol |
Smiles |
CC(=O)NC1C(C(C(OC1OC2=CC=CC3=CC=CC=C32)CO)O)O
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