Description
 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 Specifications 
 2-Naphthyl caprylate Octanoic acid (β-naphthyl  ester) 
 Octanoic acid β-naphthyl ester 
 β-Nap-caprylate 
 2-Naphthyl caprylate 
  MOLECULAR BIOLOGY GRADE 
  Formula: C18H22O2 
  MW: 270.37 g/mol 
  Color/Purity: White to off-white  crystalline powder 
  PubChem CID: 82494 
  Storage/Handling:  Store at -20°C. Protect from light.