Description

L-Arginine β-Naphthylamide Hydrochloride is a specialized biochemical reagent primarily used as a chromogenic substrate for enzyme activity assays. This compound is critical for research and diagnostic applications where precise detection and quantification of enzymatic activity are required. It is an essential tool for pharmaceutical R&D, clinical diagnostics, and biochemical research laboratories focusing on protease and peptidase studies.

Application

• Enzymatic Substrate: A key chromogenic substrate for the detection and assay of trypsin-like enzymes, including trypsin, thrombin, and plasmin.
• Diagnostic Reagent: Used in clinical diagnostic kits for measuring specific protease activities in biological samples.
• Biochemical Research: Essential for in vitro studies of enzyme kinetics, inhibition, and characterization in academic and industrial research settings.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in drug discovery and development for screening and evaluating protease inhibitors.
• Microbiology: Used in assays to study bacterial proteases and their role in pathogenesis.
• Quality Control: Serves as a reference standard in the quality control of diagnostic and research enzyme preparations.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Arginine β-Naphthylamide Hydrochloride
CAS No.	18905-73-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₂₂N₆O•HCl
Molecular Weight	350.85 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Arg-βNA•HCl; Arg-β-naphthylamide hydrochloride; Nα-Benzoyl-L-arginine β-naphthylamide hydrochloride; BANA hydrochloride; L-Arginine-2-naphthylamide hydrochloride; Bz-Arg-βNA•HCl; Nα-Benzoyl-L-arginine-2-naphthylamide hydrochloride; Substrate for Trypsin
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Quality Control

Our L-Arginine β-Naphthylamide Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and diagnostic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Solubility	Clear, colorless solution in water or DMSO

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