Description

L-Alanine 4-Methoxy-β-Naphthylamide is a specialized chromogenic substrate and biochemical reagent derived from the coupling of L-alanine with a methoxy-substituted naphthylamine. This compound matters for its critical role as a diagnostic tool in enzymology and histochemistry, where it serves as a selective substrate for specific proteolytic enzymes. It is primarily needed by manufacturers of diagnostic kits, research laboratories in life sciences, and quality control facilities in the pharmaceutical industry for enzyme activity assays and staining procedures.

Application

• Enzyme Substrate for Diagnostics: Used as a chromogenic substrate in clinical diagnostic kits for detecting and quantifying specific aminopeptidase or protease enzyme activities.
• Histochemical Staining: Employed in tissue staining protocols to localize enzyme activity in biological samples, aiding in pathological and biological research.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a key reagent in enzymology studies to investigate enzyme kinetics, inhibition, and specificity.
• Pharmaceutical QC Testing: Utilized in quality control laboratories for testing the enzymatic activity of biopharmaceutical products or raw materials.
• Microbiology Assays: Applied in microbial identification systems that rely on specific enzymatic profiles for bacterial differentiation.
• Development of Bioassays: Acts as a fundamental component in the development of new colorimetric or fluorometric bioassays for high-throughput screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Alanine 4-Methoxy-β-Naphthylamide
CAS No.	4467-67-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₁₈N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	258.32 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Alanine 4-methoxy-2-naphthylamide; 4-Methoxy-2-naphthyl-L-alaninamide; L-Ala-4-MeO-β-NA; Alanine 4-methoxy-β-naphthylamide; 4-Methoxy-β-naphthylamide-L-alanine; N-(4-Methoxy-2-naphthyl)-L-alaninamide; ANA; Chromogenic substrate for leucine aminopeptidase
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our L-Alanine 4-Methoxy-β-Naphthylamide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic identification, to ensure it meets the high standards required for diagnostic and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to protect this light-sensitive compound from moisture and degradation.

Specification

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