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40227

6-Dodecanoyl-N,N-dimethyl-2-naphthylamine

suitable for fluorescence, ≥97.0% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

2-(Dimethylamino)-6-dodecanoylnaphthalene, Laurdan, N,N-Dimethyl-6-dodecanoyl-2-naphthylamine

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C24H35NO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
353.54
UNSPSC Code:
12352116
NACRES:
NA.32
PubChem Substance ID:
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
7379104
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assay

≥97.0% (HPLC)

mp

88 °C (lit.)

solubility

DMF: soluble, acetonitrile: soluble, methanol: soluble

fluorescence

λex 366 nm; λem 497 nm in methanol

suitability

suitable for fluorescence

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)c1ccc2cc(ccc2c1)N(C)C

InChI

1S/C24H35NO/c1-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-24(26)22-15-14-21-19-23(25(2)3)17-16-20(21)18-22/h14-19H,4-13H2,1-3H3

InChI key

JHDGGIDITFLRJY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

6-Dodecanoyl-N,N-dimethyl-2-naphthylamine (Laurdan) is a fluorescent probe used to study membrane structure, order and dynamic processes such as fluidity.

Packaging

Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.

Other Notes

Fluorescent membrane probe[1]

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suitable for fluorescence

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suitable for fluorescence

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fluorescence

λex 366 nm; λem 497 nm in methanol

fluorescence

λex 361 nm; λem 498 nm in methanol

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fluorescence

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solubility

DMF: soluble, methanol: soluble, acetonitrile: soluble

solubility

DMF: soluble, acetone: soluble, acetonitrile: soluble, methanol: soluble

solubility

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solubility

-

assay

≥97.0% (HPLC)

assay

≥98.0% (HPLC)

assay

≥98.0% (GC)

assay

99%

Quality Level

100

Quality Level

100

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200

Quality Level

200

mp

88 °C (lit.)

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-

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-70 °C

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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)



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  1. How to store Product No. 40227 (6-Dodecanoyl-N,N-dimethyl-2-naphthylamine, also known as Laurdan) in original packaging and as stock solution?

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    1. This product may be stored at room temperature, tightly closed, protected from light, and under inert gas. The solution stability has not been determined. However, various sources indicate that solutions prepared in Methanol, DMSO, Dimethylformamide, and Acetonitrile are stable up to 1 month when stored in aliquots at -20°C. This information has not been validated.

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  2. What is the Department of Transportation shipping information for this product?

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    1. Transportation information can be found in Section 14 of the product's (M)SDS.To access the shipping information for this material, use the link on the product detail page for the product.

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  3. What is the solubility of Product No. 40227(6-Dodecanoyl-N,N-dimethyl-2-naphthylamine, also known as Laurdan)?

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    1. Product 40227 (6-Dodecanoyl-N,N-dimethyl-2-naphthylamine) is soluble in N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF), methanol and acetonitrile.  It is also reported to be soluble in chloroform, according to Journal of Biological Chemistry, 248, 40186-40197 (2003).

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  4. What are the spectral properties (excitation and emission maxima) of 6-Dodecanoyl-N,N-dimethyl-2-naphthylamine, Laurdan, Product 40227?

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    1. The spectral properties of 6-Dodecanoyl-N,N-dimethyl-2-naphthylamine are: ?ex 366 nm; ?em 497 nm in methanol.

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  5. What is the appearance of Product No. 40227 (6-Dodecanoyl-N,N-dimethyl-2-naphthylamine, also known as Laurdan)?

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    1. Product 40227 (6-Dodecanoyl-N,N-dimethyl-2-naphthylamine) is described as powder to fine flakes.

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  6. What are some of the physical properties of Product No. 40227 (6-Dodecanoyl-N,N-dimethyl-2-naphthylamine, also known as Laurdan)?

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    1. The physical properties of  6-Dodecanoyl-N,N-dimethyl-2-naphthylamine are:Boiling Point: 497.4 °C at atmospheric pressure (760 mm Hg)Flash Point: 177.4 °CMelting Point: 88°C(lit.)Density: 0.987 g/cm3Vapor Pressure: 4.95-10 mm Hg at 25°CRefractive Index: 1.553

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