Description

Gly-Phe β-Naphthylamide is a specialized synthetic peptide derivative used as a key biochemical reagent and research compound. This product is valued for its role as a chromogenic substrate in enzymatic assays, particularly for detecting and quantifying protease activity. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, diagnostic kit manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies engaged in biochemical research and enzyme inhibitor screening.

Application

• Protease/Enzyme Substrate: Acts as a chromogenic substrate for the detection and kinetic study of various proteases, including aminopeptidases and dipeptidyl peptidases.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a critical tool in fundamental biochemical research to investigate enzyme mechanisms, specificity, and inhibition.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Used in the formulation of diagnostic kits and reagents for clinical and research laboratories to measure specific enzyme levels.
• Pharmaceutical Screening: Employed in high-throughput screening (HTS) assays to identify and evaluate potential protease inhibitors as drug candidates.
• Cell Biology Studies: Applied in assays to study intracellular proteolytic activity and related cellular processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gly-Phe β-Naphthylamide
CAS No.	21438-66-4
Molecular Formula	C23H23N3O3
Molecular Weight	389.45 g/mol
Synonyms	Glycyl-L-phenylalanine 2-naphthylamide; Gly-Phe-2-NA; L-Glycyl-L-phenylalanine β-naphthylamide; N-(2-Naphthyl)-L-glycyl-L-phenylalaninamide; Gly-Phe-βNA; Substrate for Aminopeptidase; Protease Substrate; 2-Naphthylamide-Gly-Phe
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Quality Control

Our Gly-Phe β-Naphthylamide is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive biochemical applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and quality assurance requirements.

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 compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

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)	≤ 1.0%
Solubility	Soluble in DMSO, DMF; sparingly soluble in water

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