Description

n-2,4-Dnp-Dl-Norvaline is a high-purity chemical derivative of the amino acid norvaline, specifically modified with a 2,4-dinitrophenyl (DNP) group. This compound is primarily valued as a critical chromatographic reference standard and a key intermediate in advanced biochemical research and synthesis. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, analytical chemistry, and life science sectors who require precise molecular tools for method development, quality control, and proteomic studies.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity standard in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and other chromatographic methods for amino acid analysis and method validation.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a key intermediate or derivative in the study of amino acid metabolism, enzyme inhibition, and protein chemistry.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in the synthesis and quality control of peptide-based drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Proteomics & Labeling: Acts as a derivatization agent or a tagged compound in mass spectrometry and other proteomic techniques for protein/peptide identification and quantification.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Utilized in universities and corporate R&D labs for fundamental research in organic chemistry and biochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-2,4-Dnp-Dl-Norvaline
CAS No.	31356-37-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₁₃N₃O₆
Molecular Weight	283.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dinitrophenyl-DL-norvaline; DL-Norvaline, N-(2,4-dinitrophenyl)-; N-(2,4-Dinitrophenyl)norvaline; DNP-DL-Norvaline; 2,4-DNP-DL-Norvaline; (RS)-2-Amino-5-(2,4-dinitrophenylamino)pentanoic acid; N-2,4-DNP-DL-norvaline
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Quality Control

Every batch of n-2,4-Dnp-Dl-Norvaline is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity requirements for research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment and is available upon request.

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). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

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