Description

Cyclo(-Ala-Glu) CAS NO 16364-36-6 is a synthetic cyclic dipeptide composed of alanine and glutamic acid residues. This compound is of significant interest in pharmaceutical research and development due to its role as a building block for more complex peptides and its potential biological activity. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in drug discovery, proteomics, and the synthesis of novel bioactive molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of novel therapeutic peptides and peptidomimetics.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard or reference compound in proteomics, enzymology, and metabolic pathway studies.
• Drug Discovery: Employed in high-throughput screening libraries to identify new lead compounds with specific biological targets.
• Cosmetic Peptide Synthesis: Acts as a precursor in the development of specialized anti-aging or skin-conditioning peptide ingredients.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for studying peptide conformation, stability, and structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Incorporated into the multi-step synthesis of complex organic molecules requiring specific chiral centers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclo(-Ala-Glu)
CAS No.	16364-36-6
Molecular Formula	C8H12N2O5
Molecular Weight	216.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclo(L-alanyl-L-glutamic acid); Cyclo(Ala-Glu); L-Alanyl-L-glutamic acid cyclic anhydride; 3,6-Diketo-2,5-piperazinedipropanoic acid, (S,S)-; Cyclo(L-Ala-L-Glu); Cycloalanine-glutamic acid; L-Ala-L-Glu cyclic dipeptide; DKP (Ala-Glu)
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Quality Control

Our Cyclo(-Ala-Glu) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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