Description

β-Alanine 4-Methoxy-β-Naphthylamide is a specialized naphthylamide derivative used as a key chromogenic substrate in biochemical research and diagnostic applications. This compound is valued for its role in enzymatic assays, where it serves as a precursor to a colored or fluorescent product upon cleavage by specific enzymes. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, diagnostic kit manufacturers, and pharmaceutical development laboratories involved in protease and peptidase activity studies.

Application

• Enzymatic Substrate for Research: Used as a chromogenic substrate in spectrophotometric assays to measure the activity of proteolytic enzymes like aminopeptidases and other hydrolases.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: A critical raw material in the production of diagnostic kits for clinical and veterinary testing, particularly for detecting specific enzyme markers.
• Biochemical Pathway Analysis: Employed in laboratory studies to investigate enzyme kinetics, inhibition, and metabolic pathways in cellular and microbiological systems.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Used in high-throughput screening (HTS) platforms during drug discovery to identify and characterize potential enzyme inhibitors or activators.

Basic Information

Product Name	β-Alanine 4-Methoxy-β-Naphthylamide
CAS No.	100900-10-5
Molecular Formula	C15H16N2O3
Molecular Weight	272.30 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxy-2-naphthylamide-β-alanine; L-Alanine, 3-(4-methoxy-2-naphthalenylamino)-3-oxo-; β-Ala-4-MeO-βNA; 3-[(4-Methoxynaphthalen-2-yl)carbamoyl]propanoic Acid; 4-Methoxy-β-naphthylamide-β-alanine; N-(4-Methoxy-2-naphthyl)-β-alaninamide; β-Alanine 4-Methoxy-2-Naphthylamide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our β-Alanine 4-Methoxy-β-Naphthylamide is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and diagnostic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with 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). This product is light-sensitive and should be handled and stored accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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