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Dansylglycine (CAS 1091-85-6)

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CAS Number:
1091-85-6
Molecular Weight:
308.35
Molecular Formula:
C14H16N2O4S
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Dansylglycine (DG) holds significant importance as an amino acid extensively utilized in scientific research. Derived from glycine, Dansylglycine finds widespread application in various biochemical, and physiological investigations. This versatile compound serves diverse purposes, including its use as a marker for proteins, a fluorescent probe for biochemical and physiological studies, and a tool for examining enzyme-catalyzed reactions. Dansylglycine functions as a valuable marker for proteins, capable of forming a covalent bond with them. Additionally, Dansylglycine serves as a powerful tool for studying enzyme-catalyzed reactions, allowing for the measurement of reaction rates. While the exact mechanism of action of Dansylglycine remains incompletely understood, it is believed to bind to proteins via covalent bonding, enabling it to act as a fluorescent marker.


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Dansylglycine, 100 mg

sc-214852
100 mg
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250 mg
$87.00