Product Description: 4-Nitrophenyl butyrate consists of butyric acid chains esterified with 4-nitrophenol groups, thus giving it a yellow color. This compound is commonly used as a substrate in enzyme assays to measure esterase and lipase activity. When these enzymes cleave the ester bond, the nitrophenol group is released and the color changes from yellow to orange. Thus, the rate of color change can be used to determine enzyme activity. In addition, 4-Nitrophenyl butyrate can also be used as organic synthesis reagent and dye intermediate.
Formula: C10H11NO4
CAS Number: 2635-84-9
Molecular Weight: 209.20
Compound Purity: 99.66
Research Area: Others
Solubility: DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Target: Biochemical Assay Reagents