2,4-Dinitrophenyl 2-deoxy-2-fluoro-b-D-xylopyranoside

2,4-Dinitrophenyl 2-deoxy-2-fluoro-b-D-xylopyranoside (DNFX) is a transglycosylation reagent that can be used to inactivate enzymes that catalyze the synthesis of xylosides. DNFX undergoes a covalent reaction with these enzymes and inhibits them by binding to the active site. DNFX catalyses the reaction between xylose and nucleophiles such as hydroxide ions, thiols, or amines. DNFX also has a catalytic effect on electrospray ionization and can be used for the detection of nucleophile activity.