4-Methylumbelliferyl butyrate, 95%+

Name: 4-Methylumbelliferyl butyrate, 95%+
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-002598

About 4-Methylumbelliferyl butyrate, 95%+

4-Methylumbelliferyl butyrate is an enzyme / protein reagent in Puriss grade carrying the CAS registry number 17695-46-4, specified at ≥95% purity. The compound has the formula C14H14O4, corresponding to a molecular weight of 246.26 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (4-methyl-2-oxochromen-7-yl) butanoate. It is also known as MU-Bu or 4-Methylcoumarin-7-yl butyrate.

The material typically appears as white powder or crystals. Literature values give a melting point of 90-92 °C. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Typical applications include enzymatic assays, enzyme inhibition studies and protein research. It is used across academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 4-Methylumbelliferyl butyrate in 1 g, 5 g and 25 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Enzymatic assays
Enzyme inhibition studies
Protein research

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	4-Methylumbelliferyl butyrate, 95%+
Catalogue No.	VQ-002598
CAS Number	17695-46-4
IUPAC name	(4-methyl-2-oxochromen-7-yl) butanoate
Molecular formula	C₁₄H₁₄O₄
Molecular weight	246.26 g/mol
Exact mass	246.0892
Grade	Puriss
Purity / assay	≥95%
HSN code	29420090
InChIKey	WKPUJZVCZXWKCK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCC(=O)OC1=CC2=C(C=C1)C(=CC(=O)O2)C
PubChem CID	87247

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White powder or crystals
Melting point	90-92 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	2.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 4
TPSA	52.6 Å²
Synonyms	MU-Bu, 4-Methylcoumarin-7-yl butyrate, Butanoic acid, 4-methyl-2-oxo-2H-1-benzopyran-7-yl ester, 4-Methylumbelliferone butyrate, Butyric acid, ester with 7-hydroxy-4-methylcoumarin, 4-methylumbelliferone butanoate, 4-MUB, 4-Methyl-2-oxo-2H-chromen-7-yl butyrate, Butyryl 4-methylumbelliferone, 4-methyl-2-oxo-2H-chromen-7-yl butanoate, 4-Methyl-2-oxo-2H-1-benzopyran-7-yl butyrate, 4-methyl-2-oxochromen-7-yl butanoate

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 4-Methylumbelliferyl butyrate, 95%+?

The CAS Registry Number of 4-Methylumbelliferyl butyrate, 95%+ is 17695-46-4. It is also known as MU-Bu, 4-Methylcoumarin-7-yl butyrate, Butanoic acid, 4-methyl-2-oxo-2H-1-benzopyran-7-yl ester.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-Methylumbelliferyl butyrate, 95%+?

4-Methylumbelliferyl butyrate, 95%+ has the molecular formula C14H14O4 and a molecular weight of 246.26 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (4-methyl-2-oxochromen-7-yl) butanoate.

Which grade and pack sizes of 4-Methylumbelliferyl butyrate, 95%+ can I order?

We supply 4-Methylumbelliferyl butyrate, 95%+ in Puriss (≥95%) grade, in 1 g, 5 g, 25 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 4-Methylumbelliferyl butyrate, 95%+?

Yes. Every lot of 4-Methylumbelliferyl butyrate, 95%+ is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 4-Methylumbelliferyl butyrate, 95%+ be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 4-Methylumbelliferyl butyrate, 95%+ worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.