CAS 18468-46-7: N,N'-didansyl-L-cystine

Description: N,N'-Didansyl-L-cystine is a synthetic compound characterized by the presence of two dansyl groups attached to the cystine molecule, which is a dimer of the amino acid cysteine. This compound is notable for its fluorescent properties due to the dansyl moieties, making it useful in biochemical and biophysical studies, particularly in the detection and quantification of proteins and peptides. The structure of N,N'-didansyl-L-cystine includes a disulfide bond between two cysteine residues, which contributes to its stability and reactivity. It is often employed in research involving protein folding, interactions, and conformational studies. Additionally, the dansyl groups enhance solubility in organic solvents, facilitating various analytical techniques. As with many chemical substances, handling should be done with care, considering potential toxicity and the need for appropriate safety measures in laboratory settings. Overall, N,N'-didansyl-L-cystine serves as a valuable tool in the field of biochemistry and molecular biology.

Formula: C₃₀H₃₄N₄O₈S₄

InChI: InChI=1/C30H34N4O8S4/c1-33(2)25-13-5-11-21-19(25)9-7-15-27(21)45(39,40)31-23(29(35)36)17-43-44-18-24(30(37)38)32-46(41,42)28-16-8-10-20-22(28)12-6-14-26(20)34(3)4/h5-16,23-24,31-32H,17-18H2,1-4H3,(H,35,36)(H,37,38)/t23-,24-/m0/s1

Synonyms:

• Di-(dansyl)cystine
• Didansylcystine
• L-Cystine, N,N'-bis((5-(dimethylamino)-1-naphthalenyl)sulfonyl)-
• N,N'-bis{[5-(dimethylamino)naphthalen-1-yl]sulfonyl}-L-cystine

Di(dansyl)cystine

CAS: 18468-46-7

Di(dansyl)cystine is a fluorescent label for tropomyosin.

• Formula: C₃₀H₃₄N₄O₈S₄
• Color and Shape: Solid
• Molecular weight: 706.87

N,N'-Didansyl-L-cystine

CAS: 18468-46-7

N,N'-didansyl-L-cystine (DDC) is a fluorescent molecule that is used to study cellular processes. DDC has …

• Formula: C₃₀H₃₄N₄O₈S₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Molecular weight: 706.88 g/mol