Description

Formyl-Methylhomoseryl-Leucyl-Phenylalanine Methyl Ester is a synthetic peptide derivative, specifically a formylated tetrapeptide methyl ester, designed for advanced research and development applications. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical and pharmacological studies due to its role as a potential precursor or intermediate in peptide synthesis and modification. It is primarily utilized by researchers and scientists in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic sectors for investigating enzyme substrates, signal transduction pathways, and novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a specialized substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic assays to study protease and peptidase activity.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Serves as a key synthetic intermediate or building block in the development of novel peptide-based drug candidates.
• Proteomics & Signal Transduction: Employed in studies to elucidate cellular signaling mechanisms and protein-protein interactions.
• Academic Research: A valuable tool in university and institutional laboratories for fundamental studies in organic chemistry, peptide chemistry, and medicinal chemistry.
• Reference Standard: Can be utilized as a high-purity analytical standard for method development and validation in chromatographic analysis (e.g., HPLC, LC-MS).

Basic Information

Product Name	Formyl-Methylhomoseryl-Leucyl-Phenylalanine Methyl Ester
CAS No.	153586-91-5
Molecular Formula	C24H35N3O7
Molecular Weight	477.55 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Formyl-L-methionyl-L-leucyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester; For-Met-Leu-Phe-OMe; fMLF-OMe; Chemotactic peptide N-formyl-Met-Leu-Phe methyl ester; Formylmethionylleucylphenylalanine methyl ester; N-Formyl-Met-Leu-Phe methyl ester; f-Met-Leu-Phe methyl ester; N-Formylmethionylleucylphenylalanine methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Formyl-Methylhomoseryl-Leucyl-Phenylalanine Methyl Ester is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification by spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR) and purity assessment by HPLC. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for identity, assay, and impurities is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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