Description

Arginine β-Naphthylamide is a specialized biochemical reagent primarily used as a chromogenic substrate for enzyme activity assays. This compound is critical for research and diagnostic applications where precise detection and quantification of enzymatic activity are required. It is essential for pharmaceutical R&D, clinical diagnostics, and biochemical research laboratories focused on protease and peptidase studies.

Application

• Enzymatic Substrate: A chromogenic substrate for the detection and quantification of specific proteases and peptidases, such as trypsin and arginine-specific enzymes.
• Diagnostic Kits: Used in the formulation of in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) kits for clinical testing and medical research.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in enzyme kinetics studies, inhibitor screening, and mechanistic studies in academic and industrial research settings.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Utilized in drug discovery pipelines for high-throughput screening (HTS) assays targeting protease activity.
• Microbiology: Applied in microbial identification systems that rely on specific enzymatic profiles.
• Quality Control: Serves as a reference standard in the quality control of enzyme preparations and diagnostic reagents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Arginine β-Naphthylamide
CAS No.	7182-70-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₂₁N₅O₂
Molecular Weight	315.37 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Arginine β-naphthylamide; Arg-βNA; Nα-Benzoyl-L-arginine β-naphthylamide; BANA; Nα-Benzoyl-L-arginine-2-naphthylamide; 2-Naphthylamide, Nα-benzoyl-L-arginine-; Bz-Arg-βNA; Benzoyl-L-arginine-β-naphthylamide
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Quality Control

Our Arginine β-Naphthylamide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and diagnostic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific data are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to minimize exposure to air and humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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