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Dansyl-L-Alanine Cyclohexylammonium Salt (CAS 53332-27-7) is a highly sensitive fluorescent amino acid derivative widely used in proteomics, peptide sequencing, and biochemical analysis. With a molecular formula of C₂₁H₃₁N₃O₄S and a molecular weight of 421.55, this compound is a sulfonamide derivative of L-alanine linked to the well-known 5-(dimethylamino)naphthalene-1-sulfonyl (Dansyl) fluorophore.

As a member of the dansyl amino acid family, it exhibits strong fluorescence and high environmental sensitivity, making it an important reagent for protein structure analysis and molecular interaction studies.

Finetech Industry Limited supplies high-purity Dansyl-L-Alanine Cyclohexylammonium Salt, rigorously tested and suitable for advanced biochemical research, analytical chemistry, and pharmaceutical development.


Spectroscopic Properties and Fluorescence Mechanism

The analytical power of Dansyl-L-Alanine Cyclohexylammonium Salt originates from the Dansyl chromophore, one of the most widely used fluorescent labeling groups in biochemical research.

Excitation and Emission Characteristics

The compound typically exhibits:

  • Excitation maximum: 330–350 nm
  • Emission spectrum: 500–550 nm (broad fluorescence band)

These properties enable sensitive detection in HPLC fluorescence detectors, fluorescence spectroscopy, and protein labeling experiments.

Solvatochromic Behavior

The fluorescence emission of the Dansyl group is highly dependent on the polarity of the surrounding microenvironment. Changes in solvent polarity or protein binding environments can cause measurable shifts in fluorescence intensity and wavelength.

Because of this solvatochromic property, Dansyl-L-Alanine is widely used to study:

  • Protein conformational changes
  • Hydrophobic binding pockets
  • Protein-ligand interactions
  • Microenvironment polarity in biomolecules

Key Research Applications

1. N-Terminal Amino Acid Identification and Peptide Sequencing

Dansyl-L-Alanine Cyclohexylammonium Salt plays an important role as a reference standard in the Dansyl labeling method for N-terminal amino acid analysis.

The classic Dansyl method, first described by Gray and Hartley (1963), offers approximately 100-fold higher sensitivity compared with the traditional DNP (dinitrophenyl) method.

In analytical workflows, the compound is commonly used in:

  • High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
  • Thin-layer chromatography (TLC)
  • fluorescence-based peptide sequencing

These techniques allow researchers to identify N-terminal alanine residues in hydrolyzed peptide fragments with high sensitivity.


2. Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET) Experiments

In structural biology and protein dynamics research, Dansyl derivatives are frequently used as fluorescent donors or acceptors in FRET systems.

Research published in The Journal of Biological Chemistry highlights the application of Dansyl-labeled amino acids for measuring inter-molecular distances within enzyme-substrate complexes.

FRET studies using Dansyl probes help researchers understand:

  • protein folding mechanisms
  • enzyme catalytic cycles
  • spatial orientation of amino acid residues
  • dynamic conformational changes in biomolecules

3. Chiral Separation and Ligand Exchange Chromatography

The cyclohexylammonium salt form improves the solubility and stability of Dansyl-L-Alanine derivatives.

Studies reported in Analytica Chimica Acta demonstrate the use of dansylated amino acids in developing chiral stationary phases for chromatographic separation.

These systems are widely used for:

  • resolution of amino acid enantiomers
  • ligand-exchange chromatography
  • quality control of chiral pharmaceuticals

Such techniques are essential for ensuring optical purity in L-alanine-derived drugs and biologically active compounds.


Technical Specifications (Finetech Standard)

Property Specification
Product Name Dansyl-L-Alanine Cyclohexylammonium Salt
CAS Number 53332-27-7
Molecular Formula C₂₁H₃₁N₃O₄S
Molecular Weight 421.55
Purity (HPLC) ≥ 98.0%
Appearance Light green powder
MDL Number MFCD00038927

Quality Assurance and Documentation

At Finetech Industry Limited, each batch of Dansyl-L-Alanine Cyclohexylammonium Salt undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and reliability for research applications.

Available documentation includes:

  • Certificate of Analysis (COA)
  • ¹H-NMR spectrum
  • HPLC purity analysis
  • Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

These documents support high-precision biochemical research and regulatory compliance.


Why Choose Finetech Industry Limited

Finetech Industry Limited is a trusted supplier of high-purity biochemical reagents and fluorescent probes for research laboratories worldwide.

Our advantages include:

  • High purity products suitable for proteomics and analytical chemistry
  • Strict quality control and batch consistency
  • Complete analytical documentation
  • Professional technical support for biochemical and pharmaceutical research

Our Dansyl-L-Alanine Cyclohexylammonium Salt (CAS 53332-27-7) is ideal for fluorescence labeling, peptide sequencing, protein interaction studies, and advanced analytical techniques.


Selected References

Gray, W. R., & Hartley, B. S. (1963). A fluorescent method for the determination of the N-terminal residues of peptides. Biochemical Journal.

Weber, G. (1952). Polarization of the fluorescence of macromolecules. Biochemical Journal.

Kinoshita, T., et al. (1974). Fluorescence analysis of amino acids and peptides. Analytical Biochemistry.

07 Apr 2026

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