4methylumbelliferone
4-Methylumbelliferone, also known as 4-MU, is a methylated derivative of the coumarin family and a hydroxylated analogue of umbelliferone (7-hydroxycoumarin). It is a yellowish crystalline solid used primarily for its fluorescent properties in biochemical assays.
Chemical properties: The molecule features a coumarin core with a methyl group at position 4 and a
Applications: In biochemistry and molecular biology, 4-MU is produced when 4-methylumbelliferyl glycosides (for example, 4-methylumbelliferyl β-D-glucuronide)
Safety and handling: 4-Methylumbelliferone is generally handled as a chemical reagent. It should be stored protected