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3-Azido-L-alanine hydrochloride

Alias: 3-Azido-L-Alanine HCl; MFCD18382048; 1620171-64-3; 3-Azido-L-alanine (hydrochloride); C3H7ClN4O2; 3-Azido-L-alanine hydrochloride; (S)-2-Amino-3-azidopropanoic acid hydrochloride; Nbeta-Azido-L-2,3-diaminopropionic acid hydrochloride;
Cat No.:V62293 Purity: ≥98%
3-Azido-L-alanine HCl is an aliphatic functional amino acid (AA) with a side chain length of up to 4 carbons.
3-Azido-L-alanine hydrochloride
3-Azido-L-alanine hydrochloride Chemical Structure CAS No.: 1620171-64-3
Product category: Others 12
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Other Forms of 3-Azido-L-alanine hydrochloride:

  • 3-Azido-L-alanine
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Purity: ≥98%

Product Description
3-Azido-L-alanine HCl is an aliphatic functional amino acid (AA) with a side chain length of up to 4 carbons. 3-Azido-L-alanine ( HCl) is a click chemical reagent. It has an azide (N3) moiety and could undergo CuAAc (copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition reaction) with compounds bearing an alkyne group. SPAAC (Strain-promoted alkyne-azide cycloaddition) may also happen with compounds bearing a BCN or DBCO group.
Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
Targets
3-Azido-L-alanine functions as a chemical reporter incorporated into microcystins via precursor-directed biosynthesis for bioorthogonal labeling, without direct interaction with biological receptors or enzymes [1]
ln Vitro
- Biosynthetic Incorporation into Microcystins:
1. Cyanobacterial Cultivation: 3-Azido-L-alanine (0.1–1 mM) was supplemented into BG-11 medium for Microcystis aeruginosa cultures. Incorporation efficiency was assessed via LC-MS, showing 3-azidoalanine substitution at the Adda moiety position (mass shift +28 Da) in 20–40% of total microcystins after 7 days [1]
2. Click Chemistry Labeling: Azido-functionalized microcystins were reacted with DBCO-fluorophores (10 μM, 37°C, 1 h) in PBS buffer, achieving >90% labeling efficiency as confirmed by fluorescence spectroscopy (λex 488 nm, λem 520 nm) [1]
- Cytotoxicity Retention:
1. HepG2 Cell Viability: Click-labeled microcystin derivatives (10 nM) showed comparable cytotoxicity (IC₅₀ = 12 ± 2 nM) to native microcystin-LR, as measured by MTT assay. Labeling did not alter protein phosphatase 1/2A inhibition (IC₅₀ = 8 ± 1 nM, in vitro enzyme assay) [1]
ln Vivo
- Cellular Uptake Dynamics:
1. Time-Lapse Microscopy: Fluorescent microcystins (10 nM) were internalized by HepG2 cells expressing OATP1B1/1B3 transporters within 5 minutes, accumulating in perinuclear vesicles. Uptake was blocked by 10 μM rifampicin (OATP inhibitor) [1]
Enzyme Assay
- Protein Phosphatase Inhibition Assay [1]:
1. Reaction Setup: Recombinant PP1 catalytic subunit (20 nM) was incubated with 32P-labeled phosphorylase a (1 μM) in assay buffer (50 mM Tris-HCl pH 7.5, 10 mM MgCl₂). 3-Azido-L-alanine-labeled microcystin (0.1–100 nM) was added, and dephosphorylation was stopped with SDS-PAGE loading buffer after 30 minutes at 37°C.
2. Quantification: Phosphorylase a activity was measured by autoradiography, showing IC₅₀ values identical to native microcystin-LR (8 ± 1 nM), confirming azido substitution did not impair enzyme binding [1]
Cell Assay
- Microcystin Incorporation and Labeling Protocol [1]:
1. Cyanobacterial Culture: Microcystis aeruginosa cells were grown in BG-11 medium supplemented with 3-Azido-L-alanine (0.5 mM) for 7 days. Cells were harvested by centrifugation (5,000g, 10 min), and microcystins were extracted with 80% methanol.
2. Click Reaction: Extracts were reacted with DBCO-PEG4-TAMRA (10 μM) in PBS (pH 7.4) for 1 h at room temperature. Labeled microcystins were purified by C18 SPE cartridges and analyzed by LC-MS/MS
- Confocal Microscopy:
1. HepG2 Cell Staining: Cells treated with labeled microcystins (10 nM) were fixed with 4% PFA, permeabilized with 0.1% Triton X-100, and counterstained with DAPI. Fluorescence colocalization with LysoTracker Red (lysosomal marker) confirmed vesicular trafficking [1]
References

[1]. Precursor-Directed Biosynthesis and Fluorescence Labeling of Clickable Microcystins. J Nat Prod. 2020 Jun 26;83(6):1960-1970.

Additional Infomation
Biosynthetic Engineering:
1. Precursor Specificity: The incorporation capacity of Microcystis strains varies, with Microcystis aeruginosa PCC 7806 showing higher tolerance (up to 1 mM) than Microcystis. (Maximum concentration 0.2 mM) [1]
2. Metabolic competition: Incorporation efficiency is improved by simultaneously supplementing L-alanine (0.5 mM), thereby reducing competition with the natural amino acid library [1]
- Application scope:
1. Imaging probe development: Clickable microcystin can be used for live cell tracking of toxin transport, revealing OATP-dependent uptake pathways [1]
2. Structure-activity studies: Azide substitution allows for site-specific coupling of affinity tags for pull-down experiments, thereby identifying new protein-protein interactors [1]
- Limitations:
1. Low natural abundance: After supplementation with azide alanine, the endogenous microcystin yield in Microcystis decreased by 30-50%, which may be due to metabolic stress [1]
These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C3H7CLN4O2
Molecular Weight
166.56627869606
Exact Mass
166.025
CAS #
1620171-64-3
Related CAS #
3-Azido-L-alanine;105661-40-3
PubChem CID
121235330
Appearance
Off-white to pink solid powder
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count
3
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count
5
Rotatable Bond Count
3
Heavy Atom Count
10
Complexity
150
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count
1
SMILES
C([C@@H](C(=O)O)N)N=[N+]=[N-].Cl
InChi Key
MQDWRZHPCDDSJZ-DKWTVANSSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C3H6N4O2.ClH/c4-2(3(8)9)1-6-7-5;/h2H,1,4H2,(H,8,9);1H/t2-;/m0./s1
Chemical Name
(2S)-2-amino-3-azidopropanoic acid;hydrochloride
Synonyms
3-Azido-L-Alanine HCl; MFCD18382048; 1620171-64-3; 3-Azido-L-alanine (hydrochloride); C3H7ClN4O2; 3-Azido-L-alanine hydrochloride; (S)-2-Amino-3-azidopropanoic acid hydrochloride; Nbeta-Azido-L-2,3-diaminopropionic acid hydrochloride;
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
Storage

Powder      -20°C    3 years

                     4°C     2 years

In solvent   -80°C    6 months

                  -20°C    1 month

Note: Please store this product in a sealed and protected environment, avoid exposure to moisture.
Shipping Condition
Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)
Solubility Data
Solubility (In Vitro)
DMSO: 125 mg/mL (750.44 mM)
Solubility (In Vivo)
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Injection Formulation 1: DMSO : Tween 80: Saline = 10 : 5 : 85 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO stock solution 50 μL Tween 80 850 μL Saline)
*Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH ₂ O to obtain a clear solution.
Injection Formulation 2: DMSO : PEG300Tween 80 : Saline = 10 : 40 : 5 : 45 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO 400 μLPEG300 50 μL Tween 80 450 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 3: DMSO : Corn oil = 10 : 90 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO 900 μL Corn oil)
Example: Take the Injection Formulation 3 (DMSO : Corn oil = 10 : 90) as an example, if 1 mL of 2.5 mg/mL working solution is to be prepared, you can take 100 μL 25 mg/mL DMSO stock solution and add to 900 μL corn oil, mix well to obtain a clear or suspension solution (2.5 mg/mL, ready for use in animals).
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Injection Formulation 4: DMSO : 20% SBE-β-CD in saline = 10 : 90 [i.e. 100 μL DMSO 900 μL (20% SBE-β-CD in saline)]
*Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C,1 week): Dissolve 2 g SBE-β-CD in 10 mL saline to obtain a clear solution.
Injection Formulation 5: 2-Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin : Saline = 50 : 50 (i.e. 500 μL 2-Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin 500 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 6: DMSO : PEG300 : castor oil : Saline = 5 : 10 : 20 : 65 (i.e. 50 μL DMSO 100 μLPEG300 200 μL castor oil 650 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 7: Ethanol : Cremophor : Saline = 10: 10 : 80 (i.e. 100 μL Ethanol 100 μL Cremophor 800 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 8: Dissolve in Cremophor/Ethanol (50 : 50), then diluted by Saline
Injection Formulation 9: EtOH : Corn oil = 10 : 90 (i.e. 100 μL EtOH 900 μL Corn oil)
Injection Formulation 10: EtOH : PEG300Tween 80 : Saline = 10 : 40 : 5 : 45 (i.e. 100 μL EtOH 400 μLPEG300 50 μL Tween 80 450 μL Saline)


Oral Formulations
Oral Formulation 1: Suspend in 0.5% CMC Na (carboxymethylcellulose sodium)
Oral Formulation 2: Suspend in 0.5% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Example: Take the Oral Formulation 1 (Suspend in 0.5% CMC Na) as an example, if 100 mL of 2.5 mg/mL working solution is to be prepared, you can first prepare 0.5% CMC Na solution by measuring 0.5 g CMC Na and dissolve it in 100 mL ddH2O to obtain a clear solution; then add 250 mg of the product to 100 mL 0.5% CMC Na solution, to make the suspension solution (2.5 mg/mL, ready for use in animals).
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Oral Formulation 3: Dissolved in PEG400
Oral Formulation 4: Suspend in 0.2% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Oral Formulation 5: Dissolve in 0.25% Tween 80 and 0.5% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Oral Formulation 6: Mixing with food powders


Note: Please be aware that the above formulations are for reference only. InvivoChem strongly recommends customers to read literature methods/protocols carefully before determining which formulation you should use for in vivo studies, as different compounds have different solubility properties and have to be formulated differently.

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Preparing Stock Solutions 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 6.0035 mL 30.0174 mL 60.0348 mL
5 mM 1.2007 mL 6.0035 mL 12.0070 mL
10 mM 0.6003 mL 3.0017 mL 6.0035 mL

*Note: Please select an appropriate solvent for the preparation of stock solution based on your experiment needs. For most products, DMSO can be used for preparing stock solutions (e.g. 5 mM, 10 mM, or 20 mM concentration); some products with high aqueous solubility may be dissolved in water directly. Solubility information is available at the above Solubility Data section. Once the stock solution is prepared, aliquot it to routine usage volumes and store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.

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