Description

Tyr-Tyr-Phe Acetate is a synthetic tripeptide derivative composed of tyrosine and phenylalanine residues. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical and pharmaceutical research due to its role as a model substrate for studying enzyme kinetics and peptide stability. It serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard for researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences sector. The product is supplied as the acetate salt to enhance its stability and solubility for experimental use.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a model peptide substrate for studying proteolytic enzyme activity, including protease and peptidase assays.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a key intermediate or building block in the synthesis of more complex peptide-based drug candidates.
• Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard in HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods for method development and validation.
• Enzyme Inhibition Studies: Utilized in screening and characterizing inhibitors of tyrosine- or phenylalanine-specific enzymes.
• Nutraceutical Research: Investigated for potential bioactive properties related to its amino acid constituents.
• Academic & Institutional Labs: A fundamental reagent for graduate-level research and teaching in biochemistry and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tyr-Tyr-Phe Acetate
CAS No.	108322-11-8
Molecular Formula	C32H37N5O8 • xC2H4O2
Molecular Weight	643.67 g/mol (Free base)
Synonyms	H-Tyr-Tyr-Phe-OH acetate salt; L-Tyrosyl-L-tyrosyl-L-phenylalanine acetate; YYF acetate; Tyr-Tyr-Phe-OH • AcOH; Tripeptide YYF acetate; Acetyltyrosyltyrosylphenylalanine (related form); OGP(10-12) fragment (contextual); (S)-2-((S)-2-((S)-2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanamido)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanamido)-3-phenylpropanoic acid acetate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tyr-Tyr-Phe Acetate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic identification. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all quality parameters. Our quality system supports compliance with relevant standards for research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) or as specified on the label. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider desiccated conditions at -20°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Acetate Content	Contact for details
Residual Solvents	Complies with ICH guidelines

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