Description

Nopaline CAS NO 22350-70-5 is a specialized amino acid derivative and opine compound, primarily recognized for its role in plant biology and genetic research. This compound is crucial for researchers and manufacturers requiring high-purity biochemical intermediates for advanced studies in plant-microbe interactions and genetic engineering. It serves as an essential tool for the agricultural biotechnology, plant pathology, and life science research sectors, enabling critical investigations into crown gall disease and related genetic transformation mechanisms.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a key intermediate and reference standard in studies of opine synthesis and catabolism in plant tissues.
• Agricultural Biotechnology: Employed in research related to crown gall disease caused by Agrobacterium tumefaciens for understanding tumorigenesis and genetic transformation.
• Plant Pathology Studies: Serves as a metabolic marker to study the interaction between pathogenic bacteria and host plants.
• Genetic Engineering: Utilized in molecular biology labs as a selective agent or a metabolic tracer in plant transformation experiments.
• Enzymology: Acts as a substrate for studying specific opine dehydrogenase enzymes and related biochemical pathways.
• Life Science Reagent: Supplied to manufacturers for formulating specialized cell culture media and diagnostic kits for plant science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nopaline
CAS No.	22350-70-5
Molecular Formula	C14H22N4O6
Molecular Weight	342.35 g/mol
Synonyms	N2-(1,3-Dicarboxypropyl)-L-arginine; L-Nopaline; Nopalinic acid; N2-(D-1,3-Dicarboxypropyl)-L-arginine; (S)-2-Amino-6-[[(1S)-1-carboxy-3-[(diaminomethylidene)amino]propyl]amino]-6-oxohexanoic acid; 1-NG,NG-Diaminomethylidene-2-(1,3-dicarboxypropylamino)-6-aminohexanoic acid
EINECS	244-928-5

Quality Control

Our Nopaline is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques to confirm identity and potency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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 hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider using a desiccant in the storage container.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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