18468-46-7

Basic information

• Product Name: N,N'-DIDANSYL-L-CYSTINE
• Synonyms: DDC [N,N'-Didansyl-L-cystine];di(dansyl)cystine;DI-DANSYL-L-CYSTINE;N,N'-DIDANSYL-L-CYSTINE;N,N''-DIBUTYLUREA;MGNAZESEUVNMRR-ZEQRLZLVSA-N
• CAS NO: 18468-46-7
• Molecular Formula: C30H34N4O8S4
• Molecular Weight: 706.87
• Product Categories: Amino acids and other organic acid conjugatesPeptides;Dipeptides;Dipeptides and Tripeptides;Fluorescent Conjugates;Fluorescent Probes, Labels, Particles and Stains
• Mol File: 18468-46-7.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• Storage Temp.: −20°C
• CAS DataBase Reference: N,N'-DIDANSYL-L-CYSTINE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: N,N'-DIDANSYL-L-CYSTINE(18468-46-7)
• EPA Substance Registry System: N,N'-DIDANSYL-L-CYSTINE(18468-46-7)

Safety Data

• WGK Germany: 3
• Hazardous Substances Data: 18468-46-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

N,N'-DIDANSYL-L-CYSTINE, also known as N,N''-Didansyl-L-cystine, is a thiol-reactive fluorescent probe derived from the amino acid cystine. It possesses unique fluorescent properties that allow it to selectively react with thiol groups, making it a valuable tool for various applications in different industries.

Uses

Used in Research and Diagnostic Applications:
N,N'-DIDANSYL-L-CYSTINE is used as a thiol-reactive fluorescent probe for detecting and quantifying thiol-containing molecules in biological samples. Its ability to selectively react with thiols makes it a useful tool for studying protein-protein interactions, enzyme activity, and redox signaling pathways.
Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
In the pharmaceutical industry, N,N'-DIDANSYL-L-CYSTINE is used as a thiol-reactive fluorescent probe for drug discovery and development. It can be employed to identify and characterize thiol-containing drug targets, as well as to monitor the efficacy of potential therapeutic agents that modulate thiol-related pathways.
Used in Environmental Monitoring:
N,N'-DIDANSYL-L-CYSTINE can be used as a thiol-reactive fluorescent probe for environmental monitoring and detection of thiol-containing pollutants. Its selective reactivity with thiols allows for the sensitive and specific detection of these contaminants in various environmental samples, such as water, soil, and air.

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Relevant articles and documents

Methods and Compounds for Detection of Medical Disorders

The invention provides methods for detection of medical disorders, associated with cellular oxidative stress, cell degeneration and/or cell death. The invention further relates to compounds comprising a thiol (—SH) group, for detecting cells undergoing ox