Description

Tyrosyltyrosine Methyl Ester is a synthetic dipeptide derivative of the amino acid tyrosine, where the carboxyl group is protected as a methyl ester. This compound serves as a crucial building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly in peptide chemistry and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical developers, and fine chemical manufacturers for creating complex peptide structures and investigating biochemical pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of more complex peptides and peptidomimetics with potential therapeutic applications.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard or substrate in enzymatic studies, receptor-ligand binding assays, and metabolic pathway investigations.
• Peptide Synthesis: Serves as a protected tyrosine dimer unit in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS).
• Academic & R&D: Employed in university and corporate laboratories for method development and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Reference Standard: Can be utilized as a chromatographic or spectroscopic reference standard for quality control and analytical method validation.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Tyrosyltyrosine Methyl Ester
CAS No.	13022-41-8
Molecular Formula	C20H22N2O5
Molecular Weight	370.40 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Tyrosyl-L-tyrosine methyl ester; H-Tyr-Tyr-OMe; Methyl N-[(2S)-2-amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoyl]-L-tyrosinate; N-(N-L-Tyrosyl)-L-tyrosine methyl ester; Tyrosine-Tyrosine Methyl Ester; O,O'-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-L-alanyl-L-alanine methyl ester; Dipeptide YY-OMe
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tyrosyltyrosine Methyl Ester is produced under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.