Molecular structure of 2-Phthalaldehyde, CAS Number: 643-79-8
2-Phthalaldehyde (CAS 643-79-8)
Alternate Names:
o-Phthalaldehyde; o-Phthalic dicarboxaldehyde; Benzene-1,2-dicarboxaldehyde
Application:
2-Phthalaldehyde is a compound used in precolumn derivatization of amino acids for HPLC separation
CAS Number:
643-79-8
Molecular Weight:
134.13
Molecular Formula:
C8H6O2
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2-Phthalaldehyde is a chemical compound that exhibits a strong affinity for primary amines, resulting in the formation of a highly fluorescent blue-colored product. This property makes it valuable for the rapid detection and visualization of histamine, as it produces a distinct yellow stain when reacting with this compound. 2-Phthalaldehyde is used in precolumn derivatization of amino acids for HPLC separation. 2-Phthalaldehyde is also used for flow cytometric measurements of protein thiol groups.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
2-Phthalaldehyde, 1 g | sc-206483 | 1 g | $38.00 | |||
2-Phthalaldehyde, 5 g | sc-206483A | 5 g | $68.00 | |||
2-Phthalaldehyde, 25 g | sc-206483B | 25 g | $114.00 | |||
2-Phthalaldehyde, 100 g | sc-206483C | 100 g | $198.00 |