4-Acetamido-TEMPO
Chemical Name: N-(1-Oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-yl)acetamide
Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₂₁N₂O₂
CAS Number: 14691-89-5
A functionalized derivative of the stable nitroxyl radical TEMPO featuring an acetamido group. Primarily used as a spin label probe for Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) spectroscopy in biochemical and materials science research.

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Chemical Identity
| Chemical Name | N-(1-Oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-yl)acetamide |
| Synonyms | 4-Acetamido-TEMPO, 4-(Acetylamino)-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-1-piperidinyloxy, N-(1-Oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidinyl)acetamide |
| CAS Number | 14691-89-5 |
| EC Number | 238-751-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₁H₂₁N₂O₂ |
| Molecular Weight | 213.29 g/mol |

VUP Specifications (Standard Grade)
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Orange to red crystalline solid |
| Purity | ≥97.0 % wt |
Note: Specifications that are provided above are typical values and should not be considered as guaranteed analysis.
Key Features & Benefits
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Functionalized Spin Label
Provides stable TEMPO nitroxyl radical center with acetamido functionality for specific polarity and hydrogen bonding interactions in EPR studies.
Research Grade Purity
High purity specification (≥97%) ensures reliable and consistent performance in sensitive EPR spectroscopy and research applications.
Membrane Probe Capability
Effectively partitions into biological membranes allowing detailed investigation of lipid bilayer dynamics and drug-membrane interactions.
Versatile Research Tool
Suitable for multiple research applications from protein conformational studies to polymer chain dynamics across various temperature ranges.
Conjugation Potential
Acetamido group offers potential for further chemical modification or conjugation strategies in specialized labeling applications.
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