203188

Biotin-X-NHS

• Synonym(s): Biotin-X-NHS
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₀H₃₀N₄O₆S
• CAS Number: 1219212-66-4
• Molecular Weight: 454.54
• UNSPSC Code: 41116133

Properties

• Assay: ≥90% (NMR)
• Quality Level: 100
• form: solid
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: OK to freeze; desiccated
• color: white
• solubility: DMSO: 100 mg/mL
• shipped in: ambient
• storage temp.: 2-8°C

Description

General description

This product has been discontinued.

Used to biotinylate amino acids, peptides, or proteins by reacting with primary amines under mild conditions. Inserts a 6-atom spacer between biotin and the target ligand, thereby alleviating steric hindrance. Useful for red blood cell survival studies.

Analog of Biotin-NHS ester containing a 6-aminocaproic acid "X" spacer arm. Used to biotinylate amino acids, peptides, or proteins by reacting with primary amines under mild conditions. Inserts a six atom spacer between biotin and the target ligand that helps alleviate steric hindrance.

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Reconstitution

Unstable in solution; reconstitute just prior to use.

Other Notes

Hoffmann-Fezer, G., et al. 1997. Ann. Hematol.74, 231.
Fabris, F., et al. 1992. Thromb. Res. 66, 409.
Smith, J.S., et al. 1991. Anal. Biochem.197, 247.
Hastie, A.T., et al. 1990. Cell Motility Cytoskel.17, 317.
Ghebrehiwet, B., et al. 1988. J. Immunol. Methods110, 251.
Liu, Y.S.V. and Green, A. 1985. Clin. Chem.31, 202.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10-13 - German Storage Class 10 to 13