Common Name: 2-Naphthyl-α-L-fucopyranoside
Common Uses: Our 2-Naphthyl-α-L-fucopyranoside is a specialized chemical compound with diverse applications in various research and analytical fields:
Enzyme Substrate: This compound serves as a substrate for α-L-fucosidase enzymes in enzymatic assays. The enzyme hydrolyzes the compound, releasing a naphthyl moiety that can be quantified spectrophotometrically or fluorometrically.
Glycosidase Studies: 2-Naphthyl-α-L-fucopyranoside is used to study the activity of α-L-fucosidase enzymes and to investigate glycosidase pathways and mechanisms.
Carbohydrate Chemistry: In the field of carbohydrate chemistry, this compound is utilized to synthesize and study fucosylated compounds and glycosides.