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1-Naphthyl butyrate

esterase substrate, ≥99% (GC), liquid

Synonym(s):

Butanoic acid 1-naphthyl ester, Butyric acid 1-naphthyl ester

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH2CO2C10H7
CAS Number:
3121-70-8
Molecular Weight:
214.26
Beilstein:
2558646
EC Number:
221-500-7
MDL number:
MFCD00003923
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
PubChem Substance ID:
24897845
NACRES:
NA.32

product name

1-Naphthyl butyrate, esterase substrate

description

esterase substrate

Assay

≥99% (GC)

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.571 (lit.)

bp

125-130 °C/1 mmHg (lit.)

solubility

ethanol: 100 mg/mL, clear, colorless to faintly yellow

density

1.091 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CCCC(=O)Oc1cccc2ccccc12

InChI

1S/C14H14O2/c1-2-6-14(15)16-13-10-5-8-11-7-3-4-9-12(11)13/h3-5,7-10H,2,6H2,1H3

InChI key

XIVJNRXPRQKFRZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

1-Naphthyl butyrate has been used as a substrate for esterase activity in sheep body louse Bovicola ovis and in chromogenic staining of flounder fish samples.

Biochem/physiol Actions

1-Naphthyl butyrate also called α-naphthyl butyrate is a substrate for esterase enzyme. α-naphthyl butyrate aids in assessing α-naphthyl butyrate esterase activity in monocytes and lymphocytes.

Substrates

Esterase substrate.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

143.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

62 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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