Description

4-Dansylaminophenylmercuric Acetate is a specialized organomercury compound that serves as a highly sensitive fluorescent probe and derivatization agent. Its core value lies in its ability to form stable, fluorescent complexes with specific analytes, enabling precise detection and quantification in trace analysis. This product is essential for researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, environmental monitoring, and advanced materials synthesis sectors requiring high-sensitivity analytical methods.

Application

• Fluorescent Labeling Agent: Used for the derivatization of thiols, selenols, and other nucleophiles in HPLC and capillary electrophoresis for enhanced detection sensitivity.
• Biochemical Research: Acts as a selective probe for studying protein conformation, enzyme active sites containing cysteine residues, and membrane transport mechanisms.
• Pharmaceutical Analysis: Employed in the assay and impurity profiling of drug substances and products containing sulfur-based functional groups.
• Environmental Testing: Applied in trace metal speciation analysis and the detection of mercury and other heavy metal interactions in complex matrices.
• Material Science: Utilized in the synthesis of functionalized polymers and surfaces with specific fluorescent or heavy metal-binding properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Dansylaminophenylmercuric Acetate
CAS No.	53282-60-3
Molecular Formula	C20H20HgN2O4S
Molecular Weight	585.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Dansylaminophenylmercuric Acetate; Mercury, [4-[[5-(dimethylamino)-1-naphthalenyl]sulfonyl]amino]phenyl]-, acetate; DAPM Acetate; 5-Dimethylaminonaphthalene-1-sulfonyl-4-aminophenylmercuric Acetate; N-[4-(Acetoxymercuri)phenyl]-5-dimethylaminonaphthalene-1-sulfonamide; Fluorescent Mercury Label; Dansyl Hg Reagent
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Dansylaminophenylmercuric Acetate is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure product identity, purity, and performance for sensitive research applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) including HPLC purity, heavy metal limits, and functional performance testing is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a freezer at -20°C or below under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent oxidation and decomposition. Allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation. Keep away from strong acids and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Mercury Content (Titration)	30.0 - 35.0 %
Fluorescence Performance	Conforms to reference standard

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