Description

Dansyl-L-Alanine Cyclohexylammonium Salt is a high-purity, fluorescent-labeled amino acid derivative designed for advanced research and analytical applications. This compound is valued for its role as a key reagent in fluorescence spectroscopy and chromatography, where its dansyl group provides excellent sensitivity for detection and quantification. It is primarily utilized by researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and analytical chemistry sectors for peptide synthesis, protein sequencing, and as a derivatization agent for amino acid analysis.

Application

• Fluorescent Labeling in Peptide Synthesis: Used to introduce a fluorescent tag onto peptides for tracking, purification, and structural studies.
• Amino Acid Analysis (HPLC/LC-MS): Acts as a pre-column derivatization agent to enhance the detection sensitivity and separation of amino acids.
• Protein Sequencing & Proteomics: Employed in Edman degradation and other sequencing methods to label and identify N-terminal amino acids.
• Biochemical Research & Assay Development: Serves as a standard or reagent in fluorescence-based assays and enzyme activity studies.
• Pharmaceutical QC & Impurity Profiling: Used in the analysis and characterization of peptide-based drug substances and related impurities.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental tool for investigating protein structure, function, and interactions in life science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dansyl-L-Alanine Cyclohexylammonium Salt
CAS No.	53332-27-7
Molecular Formula	C21H33N3O4S
Molecular Weight	423.57 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Dimethylamino)naphthalene-1-sulfonyl-L-alanine cyclohexylammonium salt; DNS-Ala-OH·C6H13N; Dansylalanine cyclohexylamine salt; L-Alanine, N-[5-(dimethylamino)-1-naphthalenesulfonyl]-, compd. with cyclohexanamine (1:1); N-Dansyl-L-alanine cyclohexylammonium salt; Dns-L-Ala-OH·CHA; Dansyl alanine CHA salt
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Quality Control

Our Dansyl-L-Alanine Cyclohexylammonium Salt is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for sensitive analytical applications. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as identity, assay, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards, and custom purity grades or specific testing protocols can be accommodated to meet 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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept sealed in a desiccated environment and handled under appropriate conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.