Compound Q&A
What is Marfey's reagent (CAS: 95713-52-3)?
Answer
Marfey's reagent, with the CAS number 95713-52-3, is a chemical compound commonly used in the analysis of amino acids. It is a mixture of 1-fluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene (FDNB) and a suitable solvent, typically methanol. This reagent is known for its ability to form phenylthiohydantoin derivatives, which are useful in determining the stereochemistry of amino acids through chromatographic analysis.
About
CAS No
95713-52-3
English Name
Marfey's reagent
Molecular Formula
C9H9FN4O5
Molecular Weight
272.19 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C(=O)N)NC1=CC(=C(C=C1[N+](=O)[O-])[N+](=O)[O-])F
InChIKey
NEPLBHLFDJOJGP-BYPYZUCNSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07