For research use only. Not for therapeutic Use.
Naphthol AS-MX Phosphate Disodium Salt (CAT: C000289) is a chemical compound commonly used in the field of organic chemistry and biochemical research. This compound serves as a substrate for alkaline phosphatase enzyme assays, where it undergoes dephosphorylation in the presence of the enzyme. This reaction is widely utilized in molecular biology and biochemistry to detect and quantify phosphate-containing molecules, such as DNA, RNA, and proteins.
| Catalog Number | C000289 |
| CAS Number | 96189-12-7 |
| Synonyms | 3-Hydroxy-2-naphtho-2′,4′-xylidide Phosphate Disodium Salt; N-(2,4-Dimethylphenyl)-3-(phosphonooxy)-2-naphthalenecarboxamide Disodium Salt |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₉H₁₆NNa₂O₅P |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Solubility | DMSO (Slightly, Sonicated), Methanol (Slightly), Water (Very Slightly) |
| Appearance | Off-White to Light Yellow Solid |
| Storage | -20°C, Hygroscopic |
| Reference | Kirkeby, S., et al.: Histochem J, 23, 345 (1991) |
