Description

1,5-Edans CAS NO 50402-56-7 is a specialized heterocyclic organic compound widely recognized as a key fluorophore and fluorescent labeling reagent. Its primary value lies in its excellent photophysical properties, making it a critical component in advanced biochemical and analytical applications. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of life sciences, diagnostics, and pharmaceutical development who require high-purity fluorescent probes for sensitive detection and assay development.

Application

• Fluorescent Labeling Agent: Used to label peptides, proteins, and oligonucleotides for fluorescence-based detection and analysis.
• FRET (Förster Resonance Energy Transfer) Studies: Serves as a donor or acceptor fluorophore in FRET pairs for studying biomolecular interactions and conformational changes.
• Protease & Enzyme Assay Substrate: Incorporated into peptide sequences as a quenched fluorogenic substrate to measure enzyme activity, particularly for proteases.
• Diagnostic Kit Development: A key raw material in the formulation of fluorescent immunoassays and other clinical diagnostic tests.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Synthesis: Utilized in the synthesis of advanced fluorescent probes and conjugates for cellular imaging and flow cytometry.
• High-Throughput Screening (HTS): Employed in the development of assays for drug discovery and molecular biology research within HTS platforms.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,5-Edans
CAS No.	50402-56-7
Molecular Formula	C12H12N2O3S
Molecular Weight	264.30 g/mol
Synonyms	5-((2-Aminoethyl)amino)naphthalene-1-sulfonic acid; EDANS; 1,5-IAEDANS; N-(2-Aminoethyl)-5-(dimethylamino)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide derivative; 1,5-EDANS fluorophore; AEDANS; Dansyl ethylenediamine analog
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Quality Control

Our 1,5-Edans is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive research and diagnostic applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccated conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Fluorescence Properties	Conforms to reference

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