1-Oxyl-2,2,5,5-tetramethylpyrroline-3-carboxylate N-Hydroxysuccinimide Ester (CAS 37558-29-5)

1-Oxyl-2,2,5,5-tetramethylpyrroline-3-carboxylate N-Hydroxysuccinimide Ester is a chemical compound used in various scientific and research applications. It is an N-hydroxysuccinimide ester of the nitroxide spin label known as 2,2,5,5-tetramethyl-3-carboxylpyrrolin-1-oxyl or referred to as tempyo. This compound acts as an active acylating agent and exhibits a particular affinity for α-amino groups. It is employed as a reagent in spin labeling proteins and aminoacylated RNA species. By selectively targeting α-amino groups, it allows for the specific modification and labeling of these biomolecules for further analysis and investigation. The precise properties and uses of this compound may vary depending on the specific experimental requirements and research objectives. Researchers and scientists utilize 1-Oxyl-2,2,5,5-tetramethylpyrroline-3-carboxylate N-Hydroxysuccinimide Ester as useful in various biochemical and biophysical studies, contributing to advancements in fields such as protein structure-function analysis, enzymology, and molecular biology.