Chemical Name: | b-D-Glucopyranoside, 5-bromo-4-chloro-1H-indol-3-yl4-O-b-D-glucopyranosyl- |
CAS Number: | 177966-52-8 |
Product Number: | AG0025OH(AGN-PC-0QB8F5) |
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Molecular Formula: | C20H25BrClNO11 |
Molecular Weight: | 570.7696 |
5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl beta-D-cellobioside is a versatile compound that finds abundant applications in chemical synthesis. Its unique structure featuring a beta-glycosidic linkage to cellobiose enables it to act as a substrate for various enzymatic reactions. In chemical synthesis, this compound serves as a valuable tool for studying glycosidase activity due to its ability to be hydrolyzed by beta-glucosidases. This property makes it particularly useful in the development of enzyme assays and screening for inhibitors or activators of glycosidase enzymes. Additionally, the presence of the 5-bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl moiety allows for colorimetric detection of enzymatic activity, making it a useful probe in biochemical research and drug discovery efforts. Moreover, the functional group compatibility of 5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl beta-D-cellobioside enables its incorporation into more complex molecules through chemical modifications, offering opportunities for the design and synthesis of novel biologically active compounds.