CAS 1091-85-6: Dansylglycine
Description:Dansylglycine is a chemical compound characterized by its unique structure, which includes a dansyl group (a fluorescent sulfonamide) attached to glycine, an amino acid. It is often used in biochemical and analytical applications due to its fluorescent properties, making it valuable for tracking and detecting biomolecules. The compound is typically a white to off-white solid and is soluble in polar solvents such as water and methanol. Dansylglycine exhibits strong fluorescence under UV light, which is useful in various assays and imaging techniques. Its ability to form stable complexes with proteins and other biomolecules enhances its utility in studies involving protein interactions and conformational changes. Additionally, dansylglycine can serve as a pH indicator due to its structural features, allowing researchers to monitor changes in the environment. Overall, its combination of fluorescence, solubility, and reactivity makes dansylglycine a versatile tool in chemical and biological research.
Formula:C14H16N2O4S
InChI:InChI=1S/C14H16N2O4S/c1-16(2)12-7-3-6-11-10(12)5-4-8-13(11)21(19,20)15-9-14(17)18/h3-8,15H,9H2,1-2H3,(H,17,18)
InChI key:InChIKey=QHFXORCWAQTTGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:O=C(O)CNS(=O)(=O)C1=CC=CC=2C1=CC=CC2N(C)C
- Synonyms:
- 2-(5-(Dimethylamino)naphthalene-1-sulfonamido)acetic acid
- 2-[[5-(Dimethylamino)naphthalen-1-yl]sulfonylamino]acetic acid
- DNS-glycine
- Dansyl glutamine(free acid)
- Dansyl-glycine
- Dansylglycine
- Glycine, N-[[5-(dimethylamino)-1-naphthalenyl]sulfonyl]-
- Glycine, N-[[5-(dimethylamino)-1-naphthyl]sulfonyl]-
- N-Dansylglycine
- N-[[5-(Dimethylamino)-1-naphthalenyl]sulfonyl]glycine
- See more synonyms
- N-{[5-(dimethylamino)naphthalen-1-yl]sulfonyl}glycine
- NSC 626927
- [1-(Dimethylamino)naphthalene-5-sulfonyl]glycine