Molecular Weight: 370.22

Storage: C, D

[C=Cold D=Desiccated F=Frozen L=Light Sensitive RT=Room Temperature]

Absorption: (in nm) 337

Emission: (in nm) 517

Molecular Formula: C₁₈H₁₉O₄N₂BS

CAS Number: [75806-94-9]

Alternative Name: N-(5-Dimethylamino-1-naphthalenesulfonyl)-3-aminobenzene boronic acid), m-Dansylaminophenylboronic acid

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Description:
Fluorescent labeling agent for cis-diols (sugars) at high pH values on cell surfaces and in vitro for carbohydrate determination in glycoproteins and for HPLC analysis of sugars.

Application:
The fluorescence emission of the dansyl fluorophore is environmentally sensitive. This compound is also known to be an active site inhibitor for lipases.

References:

• "Selective Fluorescent Chemosensor for Fructose." Luis G.P., et al., Analyst 123: 155 (1998).

• "Determination of Traces of Natural Brassinosteroids as Dansylaminophenylboronates by Liquid Chromatography with Fluorometric Detection." Gamoh K., et al., Anal. Chim. Acta 228: 101 (1990).

• "Fluorometric Measurement of Glycosylated Albumin in Human Serum." Hayashi Y, Makino M., Clin. Chim. Acta 149: 13-19 (1985).

• "N-(5-Dimethylaminonaphthalene-1-Sulfonyl)-3-Aminobenzene Boronic Acid as an Active-Site-Directed Fluorescent Probe of Lipoprotein Lipase." Vainio P., Biochim. Biophys. Acta 746: 217-219 (1983).

• "Synthesis of a Fluorescent Boronic Acid Which Reversibly Binds to Cell Walls and a Diboronic Acid Which Agglutinates Erythrocytes." Burnett T.J., Peebles H.C., Hageman, J.H., Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 96: 157-162 (1980).