N-(2,4-Dinitrophenyl)-L-leucine

CAS: 1655-57-8

Ref. 3D-BAA65557

Product Information

• Name: N-(2,4-Dinitrophenyl)-L-leucine
• Synonyms: (2,4-Dinitrophenyl)-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-leucine, (2S)-2-[(2,4-Dinitrophenyl)amino]-4-methylpentanoic acid, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-DNP-Leucine, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Leucine, N-(2,4-dinitrophenyl)-, DNP-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-leucine, DNP-L-Leucine 2,4-Dinitrophenyl-L-leucine, Leucine, N-(2,4-dinitrophenyl)-, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-, N-(2,4-Dinitrophenyl)-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-leucine, N-2,4-DNP-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-leucine, NSC 89626
• CAS: 1655-57-8

Description

N-(2,4-Dinitrophenyl)-L-Leucine is a hydrophobic compound that has been used in the analysis of phospholipids. It has a chromophore with an extended cavity and extensibility that allows it to bind to phosphoric acid solutions. This compound's fluorescence properties are not affected by changes in pH, which makes it suitable for use as an analytical method for determining the presence of phosphate ions in water samples. The solubility data and protonation state of this compound make it suitable for use as an antigen or substrate in sodium citrate buffer. N-(2,4-Dinitrophenyl)-L-Leucine can also be hydrolyzed by alkali and analyzed using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 297.27 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₂H₁₅N₃O₆
• Purity: Min. 95%