4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxycinnamic acid, 98%

4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxycinnamic acid is a commonly used matrix in MALDI mass spectrometry. It is a useful matrix for a wide variety of peptides and proteins. It serves well as a matrix for MALDI due to its ability to absorb laser radiation and to also donate protons (H+) to the analyte of interest.

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Applications
4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxycinnamic acid is a commonly used matrix in MALDI mass spectrometry. It is a useful matrix for a wide variety of peptides and proteins. It serves well as a matrix for MALDI due to its ability to absorb laser radiation and to also donate protons (H+) to the analyte of interest.

Solubility
Soluble in methanol, ethanol and dimethyl sulfoxide.

Notes
Store in cool dry place in tightly closed container. With good ventilation. Store away from oxidizing agent.