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MUG Powder | 4-Methylumbelliferyl b-D-Glucopyranosiduronic acid
MUG Powder is known as a fluorogenic substrate for detecting β-Glucuronidase activity. This enzyme is marker enzyme for identifying E. coli.
Catalog Number: ASC-1019
CAS Number: 881005-91-0
MW: 388.32 g/mol
MF: C16H16O9.2H2O
MUG Powder, which often refers to as a 4-Methylumbelliferyl b-D-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, plays an essential role in the of β-Glucuronidase activities, a key marker to identify an Escherichia coli. It is Fastly identifying Escherichia coli contamination in Clinical samples, the food industry, and Water treatments.
When the β-Glucuronidase cleaves on the MUG, it produces a fluorescent compound, enabling easy detections under ultraviolet light. This fluorescence is an indicator of the presence of Escherichia coli, that makes the MUG a reliable tool for rapid identification.
In clinical setups, MUG Powders aids promptly detecting Escherichia coli infections, albeit ensuring timely treatments and preventing bacterial spreads. Its uses extend in the food industry, wherein it helps, monitors, and prevents Escherichia coli contamination in food products.
Furthermore, role of the MUG Powder in drinking water Treatment Ensures safety of the water sources by Quickly identifying any Escherichia coli contamination.
| Cat. Number | ASC-1019 |
| CAS Number | 881005-91-0 |
| Molecular Weight | 388.32 g/mol |
| Molecular Formula | C16H16O9.2H2O |
| Storage Temperature | +4 °C |
| Form and Color | Crystals to crystalline Powder / Colorless to white |
| Purity (HPLC) | ≥ 99% |
| Specific Optical Rotation [α]D (C= 0.25 in water / 60 °C) | -107 to -103 |
| Solution Appearance (1% in water / 60 °C) | Clear / Colorless |
| Water Content | 8 – 10.2 % |
| Free 4-MU | ≤ 25 ppm |
| 1H-NMR Spectrum | Corresponds to assigned spectrum |
| Synonym | 4-Methylumbelliferyl b-D-glucuronide dihydrate 4-Methylumbelliferyl b-D-Glucopyranosiduronic acid |
