Description

Dansylsarcosine is a high-purity, fluorescent-labeled derivative of the amino acid sarcosine, widely recognized by its CAS number 1093-96-5. This compound is a critical reagent in advanced biochemical research and analytical method development, valued for its strong fluorescence and specific reactivity. It is primarily utilized by researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors for applications requiring sensitive detection and quantification.

Application

• Fluorescent Labeling Agent: Used for tagging peptides, proteins, and other biomolecules to enable sensitive detection via fluorescence spectroscopy or microscopy.
• Chromatographic Reference Standard: Serves as a critical standard in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) for method development and validation.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studying enzyme kinetics, protein-protein interactions, and metabolic pathways where a fluorescent probe is required.
• Derivatization Reagent: Used in pre-column or post-column derivatization techniques to enhance the detectability of amines, amino acids, and related compounds in complex matrices.
• Diagnostic Kit Component: Incorporated into diagnostic assays and kits for clinical research and in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) that rely on fluorescence-based detection.
• Pharmaceutical Analysis: Applied in the quality control and impurity profiling of pharmaceutical compounds containing primary or secondary amine groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dansylsarcosine
CAS No.	1093-96-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₀N₂O₄S
Molecular Weight	324.40 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Dimethylamino)naphthalene-1-sulfonylsarcosine; N-[5-(Dimethylamino)-1-naphthalenesulfonyl]sarcosine; Dansyl-sarcosine; DNS-Sarcosine; N-Dansylsarcosine; N-(1-Dimethylaminonaphthalene-5-sulfonyl)sarcosine; N-(5-Dimethylaminonaphthalene-1-sulfonyl)-N-methylglycine
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Quality Control

Our Dansylsarcosine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and analytical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.