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L-Azidohomoalanine hydrochloride
Synonym(s):
AHA
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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C4H8N4O2 · HCl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
180.59
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
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form
powder or crystals
Quality Level
reaction suitability
reaction type: click chemistry
mp
139 °C
storage temp.
−20°C
InChI
1S/C4H8N4O2.ClH/c5-3(4(9)10)1-2-7-8-6;/h3H,1-2,5H2,(H,9,10);1H/t3-;/m0./s1
InChI key
MHHYJRIDKLZZEO-DFWYDOINSA-N
Application
L-Azidohomoalanine (AHA) is an amino acid analog of methionine that contains a very small modification, specifically an azido moiety. This compound can be fed to cultured cells and incorporated into proteins during active protein synthesis. Detection utilizes the chemoselective ligation or “click ” reaction between an azide and an alkyne or cyclooctyne. For example the azido-modified protein can be detected with either fluorescent alkyne or biotin alkyne. Detection sensitivity with these reagents in 1-D gels and Western blots is in the low femtomole range and compatible with downstream LC-MS/MS and MALDI-MS analysis.
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Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Self-react. C
Storage Class Code
5.2 - Organic peroxides and self-reacting hazardous materials
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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