Description

Nitrobenzoxadiazolealanine CAS NO 64917-85-7 is a specialized, high-purity fluorogenic amino acid derivative widely used as a critical building block and fluorescent probe in advanced biochemical research. Its core value lies in its unique ability to act as a sensitive reporter in enzymatic assays and protein labeling studies, enabling precise detection and analysis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic sectors who require reliable, high-quality reagents for developing novel assays and molecular tools.

Application

• Fluorescent Probe Synthesis: A key precursor for creating sensitive fluorescent tags and labels for biomolecules.
• Enzymatic Activity Assays: Used in the development of fluorogenic substrates to measure protease, peptidase, and other enzyme activities with high sensitivity.
• Protein & Peptide Labeling: Enables site-specific fluorescent labeling of proteins and peptides for imaging, tracking, and interaction studies.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Serves as a versatile handle for conjugating fluorescent reporters to antibodies, oligonucleotides, and other targeting agents.
• Diagnostic Reagent Development: Employed in formulating key components for clinical diagnostic kits and research-use-only (RUO) assays.
• Biochemical Research: A fundamental tool in academic and industrial R&D for studying protein function, cellular processes, and signal transduction pathways.
• High-Throughput Screening (HTS): Integral to designing fluorescent assay systems for drug discovery and pharmacological profiling.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nitrobenzoxadiazolealanine
CAS No.	64917-85-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₈N₄O₅
Molecular Weight	264.20 g/mol
Synonyms	NBD-Alanine; 7-Nitrobenz-2-oxa-1,3-diazol-4-yl-alanine; NBD-Ala; 4-(7-Nitro-2,1,3-benzoxadiazol-4-yl)alanine; Alanyl-7-nitrobenz-2-oxa-1,3-diazole; NBD-ALA; NBD-A; Fluorogenic alanine derivative
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Quality Control

Our Nitrobenzoxadiazolealanine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key specifications and test results to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider storing desiccated at -20°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC/IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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