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4-Nitrophenyl acetate, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
4-Nitrophenyl acetate is used with iodoacetic acid for reductive cleavage of methionine-containing peptides. It is also used as a substrate that has been used in assays for esterase and lipase activity. Inorganic complexes have been evaluated for their methanolysis or hydrolysis activity using p-nitrophenyl acetate.
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4-Nitrophenyl acetate is used with iodoacetic acid for reductive cleavage of methionine-containing peptides. It is also used as a substrate that has been used in assays for esterase and lipase activity. Inorganic complexes have been evaluated for their methanolysis or hydrolysis activity using p-nitrophenyl acetate.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 77°C to 79°C |
Quantity | 10 g |
Beilstein | 515874 |
Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 181.15 |
Percent Purity | ≥98% |
Chemical Name or Material | 4-Nitrophenyl acetate |
Safety and Handling
- 4-Nitrophenyl acetate
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Oxidising solid Category 3
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P220-Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P272-Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P363-Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
- P370+P378-In case of fire: Use to extinguish.
- P403-Store in a well-ventilated place.
- P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 4-Nitrophenyl acetate
RUO – Research Use Only
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