Description

Alanine-β-Naphthylamide is a specialized biochemical reagent and synthetic intermediate. This compound is valued for its role as a chromogenic substrate in enzymatic assays and as a key building block in peptide and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, diagnostic kit manufacturers, and fine chemical synthesis laboratories for developing sensitive detection methods and novel compounds.

Application

• Enzymatic Substrate: Acts as a chromogenic substrate for the detection and quantification of specific proteases, including aminopeptidases, in biochemical and clinical research.
• Diagnostic Reagent: Used in the formulation of diagnostic kits and reagents for medical and veterinary testing, particularly for enzyme activity assays.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in laboratory studies to investigate enzyme kinetics, inhibition, and cellular processes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthetic building block in the research and development of novel peptide-based drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Microbiology: Utilized in microbial identification systems and studies of bacterial enzyme profiles.
• Histochemistry: Can be applied in staining techniques for the localization of enzyme activity in tissue samples.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Alanine-β-Naphthylamide
CAS No.	2149-46-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₄N₂O
Molecular Weight	214.26 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Alanine-β-naphthylamide; N-β-Naphthyl-L-alaninamide; Alanine β-naphthylamide; L-Ala-β-NA; β-Naphthylamide of L-alanine; 2-Naphthyl-L-alaninamide; N-(2-Naphthyl)-L-alaninamide; ANA
EINECS	218-418-2

Quality Control

Our Alanine-β-Naphthylamide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and identity confirmation by IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and diagnostic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) 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 (typically 15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Optical Rotation	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.