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4-Nitrophenyl acetate, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
4-Nitrophenyl acetate is used with iodoacetic acid for reductive cleavage of methionine-containing peptides. It is also used as a substrate that has been used in assays for esterase and lipase activity. Inorganic complexes have been evaluated for their methanolysis or hydrolysis activity using p-nitrophenyl acetate.
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4-Nitrophenyl acetate is used with iodoacetic acid for reductive cleavage of methionine-containing peptides. It is also used as a substrate that has been used in assays for esterase and lipase activity. Inorganic complexes have been evaluated for their methanolysis or hydrolysis activity using p-nitrophenyl acetate.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
Specifications
Melting Point
77°C to 79°C
Quantity
50 g
Beilstein
515874
Solubility Information
Insoluble in water.
Formula Weight
181.15
Percent Purity
≥98%
Chemical Name or Material
4-Nitrophenyl acetate
Hazard Category
H317-H318
Precautionary Statement
P261-P272-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P310-P333+P313-P363-P501c
EINECSNumber
212-593-5
RTECSNumber
AJ1150000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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