Description

2-Dansylaminoethyl-n-Acetylgalactosamine is a specialized fluorescently labeled glycosylamine derivative, designed for advanced biochemical research and diagnostic applications. This compound is a critical tool for studying carbohydrate-protein interactions, enzyme kinetics, and cellular trafficking pathways due to its dansyl fluorophore, which provides strong fluorescence for sensitive detection. It is primarily utilized by researchers and developers in the fields of glycobiology, pharmaceutical R&D, and diagnostic assay development.

Application

• Glycobiology Research: As a fluorescent substrate or probe for studying glycosyltransferase and glycosidase enzyme activities and specificities.
• Diagnostic Assay Development: Used in the design of high-sensitivity fluorescence-based assays for detecting enzyme deficiencies or monitoring metabolic pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Screening: Serves as a key reagent in high-throughput screening (HTS) platforms to identify potential inhibitors or modulators of carbohydrate-processing enzymes.
• Cell Biology Studies: Employed as a tracer to investigate intracellular glycosylation processes and carbohydrate-mediated cell signaling via fluorescence microscopy or flow cytometry.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Synthesis: Acts as a building block for creating more complex fluorescent glycoconjugates or labeled biomolecules for analytical applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Dansylaminoethyl-n-Acetylgalactosamine
CAS No.	107902-97-6
Molecular Formula	C24H35N3O9S
Molecular Weight	541.62 g/mol
Synonyms	Dansyl-GalNAc; 5-(Dimethylamino)naphthalene-1-sulfonylaminoethyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-α-D-galactopyranoside; N-[(2-{[(5-Dimethylamino-1-naphthyl)sulfonyl]amino}ethyl)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-α-D-galactopyranoside; DANA-GalNAc; GalNAc-Dansyl; Fluorescent GalNAc derivative
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Quality Control

Our 2-Dansylaminoethyl-n-Acetylgalactosamine is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and fluorescence characteristics. We adhere to ISO 9001 standards, and our quality systems support the needs of regulated research environments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dry environment. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be allowed to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange solid
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Fluorescence Properties	Conforms to reference (λex/λem)

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