Description

Dnp-Dl-α-Amino-n-Butyric Acid is a chemically modified derivative of the amino acid α-aminobutyric acid, featuring a dinitrophenyl (Dnp) protecting group. This compound is a critical intermediate in peptide synthesis and biochemical research, where it serves to protect the amino functionality during complex coupling reactions. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and fine chemical manufacturers involved in developing novel peptides, studying enzyme mechanisms, or producing high-purity reference standards.

Application

• Peptide Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a key protected amino acid building block in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis.
• Biochemical Research: Used in studies of amino acid metabolism, enzyme inhibition, and as a substrate analog in proteomics research.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a precursor or intermediate in the research and development of peptide-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Analytical Standard: Employed as a high-purity reference standard for chromatographic analysis (HPLC, LC-MS) in quality control laboratories.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of labeled compounds for studying biological pathways and protein interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dnp-Dl-α-Amino-n-Butyric Acid
CAS No.	31356-29-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₁₃N₃O₆
Molecular Weight	283.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2,4-Dinitrophenylamino)butanoic acid; DL-α-Amino-n-butyric acid N-(2,4-dinitrophenyl) derivative; N-(2,4-Dinitrophenyl)-DL-α-aminobutyric acid; DNP-DL-α-Abu-OH; DNP-Abu; DNP-DL-2-aminobutanoic acid; N-2,4-DNP-DL-α-aminobutyric acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dnp-Dl-α-Amino-n-Butyric Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment, IR and NMR for structural confirmation, and loss on drying. We provide a Certificate 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	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.