Octyl 2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-b-D-thioglucopyranoside1g
Octyl 2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-b-D-thioglucopyranoside is a chemical that is used to evaluate renal injury. It is typically detected in the urine of patients with renal injury and can be correlated with prognosis. Octyl 2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-b-D-thioglucopyranoside has been shown to be useful for the diagnosis of renal injury by detecting protein or body fluid in the reagents and assays. This substance is also used to detect protein in body fluids such as urine.