2-Naphthyl caprylate is a chromogenic substrate for carboxylesterase and lipase. 2-naphthol is released upon hydrolyzation. By simultaneous coupling with a diazonium salt, the corresponding azo-dye is formed.
Naphthols can also be detected by fluorescence analysis, and can be used in a colorimetric assay for the extracellular lipase of Pseudomonas fluorescent B52.
Product Specifications2-Naphthyl caprylate Octanoic acid (β-naphthylester)Octanoic acid β-naphthyl esterβ-Nap-caprylate2-Naphthyl caprylate
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY GRADE
Formula: C18H22O2
MW: 270.37 g/mol
Color/Purity: White to off-whitecrystalline powder
PubChem CID: 82494
Storage/Handling:Store at -20°C. Protect from light.