µa-Cyano-4-hydroxycinnamic acid, Ultrapure MALDI Matrix

Description

α-Cyano-4-hydroxycinnamic acid is provided here as an ultrapure matrix material for Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry. Manufactured by Thermo Fisher Scientific (catalog J67635.EXK), this product is packaged as five individual 10-milligram vials. The compound has the molecular formula C10H7NO3 and is characterized by a cinnamic acid backbone with cyano and hydroxy functional groups. In MALDI-TOF applications, this matrix is particularly effective for the analysis of peptides, proteins, and other biomolecules, aiding in the ionization process with minimal background interference. The ultrapure grade ensures low levels of contaminants that could otherwise produce spectral noise or suppress analyte signals.