Description

4-Diazobenzoyl Biocytin is a specialized, photoactivatable biotin derivative designed for advanced biochemical conjugation and labeling applications. This compound is critical for researchers and developers requiring precise, covalent attachment of biotin tags to target molecules or surfaces under controlled light activation. It is primarily utilized in the life sciences sector for proteomics research, affinity chromatography, and the development of sensitive diagnostic assays, where its unique photoreactive diazobenzoyl group enables efficient and specific crosslinking.

Application

• Affinity Probe Development: Used to create biotinylated probes for pull-down assays, target isolation, and protein-protein interaction studies.
• Surface Functionalization: Employed in the photochemical modification of biosensor surfaces, microarrays, and solid supports for immobilizing biomolecules.
• Proteomics & Biomarker Discovery: Facilitates the labeling and enrichment of low-abundance proteins or peptides for mass spectrometric analysis.
• Diagnostic Assay Manufacturing: Serves as a key reagent in the production of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) and other immunoassays requiring stable biotin-streptavidin interactions.
• Chemical Biology Research: Acts as a versatile tool for studying biological processes through photoaffinity labeling and crosslinking experiments.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Utilized in drug discovery for target identification and validation via biotin-based tagging strategies.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-Diazobenzoyl Biocytin
CAS No.	105319-12-8
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Biocytin, 4-diazobenzoyl-; N-(4-Diazobenzoyl)biocytin; Biotin-XX, photoactivatable; Biocytin diazobenzoyl derivative; Photoactivatable biocytin; Biotinylated photoaffinity label; N-ε-Biotinyl-L-lysine 4-diazobenzoyl derivative; L-Lysine, N6-biotinyl-, 1-(4-diazobenzoyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Diazobenzoyl Biocytin is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as purity, identity, and functional activity. We adhere to relevant industry standards for research-grade biochemicals, ensuring the material's suitability for sensitive applications in analytical and diagnostic development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to ambient conditions, moisture, or light will compromise its stability and reactivity. For long-term storage, consider desiccation and storage under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Functional Activity	Confirmed by binding assay

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