Description

n-Benzoyl-L-Arginine Methyl Ester Hydrochloride is a high-purity synthetic peptide derivative, widely recognized as a specific chromogenic substrate for the serine protease trypsin. This compound is essential for biochemical research and industrial quality control, providing a reliable and sensitive method for enzyme activity quantification. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, diagnostic kit manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies involved in proteomics and enzyme inhibitor screening.

Application

• Trypsin Activity Assays: Serves as the primary chromogenic substrate in spectrophotometric and colorimetric assays to measure trypsin concentration and activity.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: A key component in the production of clinical diagnostic kits for pancreatic function testing and related disorders.
• Biochemical Research: Used in enzymatic studies, kinetic analysis, and the investigation of protease mechanisms and inhibitor efficacy.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in quality control processes during the production of trypsin and trypsin-based therapeutic products.
• Food Science & Quality Control: Applied in assays to monitor proteolytic activity in food processing and to ensure product consistency.
• Academic & Teaching Laboratories: A standard reagent for practical biochemistry courses and student experiments on enzyme kinetics.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Benzoyl-L-Arginine Methyl Ester Hydrochloride
CAS No.	26550-74-3
Molecular Formula	C15H23N5O3 • HCl
Molecular Weight	357.84 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoyl-L-arginine methyl ester hydrochloride; BAME; BAMe; Bz-Arg-OMe • HCl; Nα-Benzoyl-L-arginine methyl ester hydrochloride; L-BAME; Trypsin substrate BAME; N-Benzoyl-L-arginine methyl ester monohydrochloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our n-Benzoyl-L-Arginine Methyl Ester Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, identity confirmation by IR spectroscopy, and specific optical rotation measurement. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all specifications and test results to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and purity. Avoid prolonged exposure to air and humidity during handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation [α]D20	-15.0° to -18.0° (c=1 in H2O)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Solubility	Clear, colorless solution in water

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