L-Pyroglutamic acid 2-naphthylamide
SIGMA/P5891 - ≥99% (TLC)
Synonym: L-Pyroglutamic acid β-naphthylamide; L-Pyrrolidonyl-β-naphthylamide; N1-(2-Naphthyl)-L-pyroglutamic acid; PYR
CAS Number: 22155-91-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C15H14N2O2
Molecular Weight: 254.28
EC Number: 244-809-9
MDL Number: MFCD00055911
Linear Formula: C15H14N2O2
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥99% (TLC) |
| color | white to off-white |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C15H14N2O2/c18-14-8-7- |
| InChI key | BZEPQNMASTUAMY-ZDUSSCGKSA |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | O=C1CC[C@H](N1)C(=O)Nc2cc |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| technique(s) | ligand binding assay: suitable |
| Application: | A substrate for pyroglutamate aminopeptidase. Used for differentiation of Group A streptococci and enterococci from other streptococci. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Pyroglutamic acid is known to participate in the gamma-glutamyl cycle. Recent studies show that a congenital metabolic error was associated with increased pyroglutamic excretion in urine. |
| Packaging: | Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone. |
| Symbol | GHS09 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H400 |
| Precautionary statements | P273 |
| Risk Statements | 50/53 |
| Safety Statements | 60-61 |
| RIDADR | UN 3077 9 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥99% (TLC) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352209 |


