Description

H-Met-Met-Ala-Oh CAS NO 14486-08-9 is a high-purity tripeptide derivative, specifically H-Methionyl-Methionyl-Alanine, designed for advanced research and development applications. This compound serves as a critical building block and biochemical tool for studying peptide structure, function, and metabolism. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors who require precise and reliable peptide intermediates for drug discovery, proteomics, and enzymatic studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and synthesis of novel peptide-based therapeutics and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a standard, substrate, or inhibitor in enzymatic assays and metabolic pathway studies.
• Proteomics & Peptide Synthesis: A key building block in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis for creating custom sequences.
• Nutritional Science: Investigated for its potential role as a source of specific amino acids in specialized nutritional formulations.
• Cosmetic Peptide Development: Explored for use in the development of bioactive peptides for advanced skincare and cosmetic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	H-Met-Met-Ala-Oh
CAS No.	14486-08-9
Molecular Formula	C13H25N3O5S2
Molecular Weight	367.48 g/mol
Synonyms	H-Methionyl-methionyl-alanine; Methionylmethionylalanine; L-Methionyl-L-methionyl-L-alanine; MMAla; NSC 334904; H-Met-Met-Ala-OH; Tripeptide Met-Met-Ala; N-[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-Amino-4-methylsulfanylbutanoyl]amino]-4-methylsulfanylbutanoyl]alanine
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Quality Control

Our H-Met-Met-Ala-Oh is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and identity confirmation (IR, MS) to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatograms and full traceability are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C for long-term stability. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent degradation. Allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation	-30° to -40° (c=1 in H2O)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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