4-methylumbelliferyl-a-d-galactopyranoside

4-Methylumbelliferyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-α-D-galactopyranoside is a fluorescent substrate employed to study the enzymatic activity of α-galactosidase. It is utilized for assessing enzyme activity in various biological samples, aiding scientists in understanding the enzyme's role within organisms. Additionally, it serves in screening potential compounds for inhibiting or activating this enzyme.

6-Hexadecanoylamino-4-methylumbelliferyl β-D-galactopyranoside is a specific fluorescent substrate used for detecting galactosidase activity. It serves a role in biomedical research to study enzyme-catalyzed reaction efficiency. Additionally, 6-Hexadecanoylamino-4-methylumbelliferyl β-D-galactopyranoside is extensively applied in the analysis of polysaccharides and carbohydrate enzymology.