Description

L-Methionine, L-Histidyl- CAS NO 2488-11-1 is a high-purity dipeptide composed of the essential amino acids L-Methionine and L-Histidine. This compound is valued for its role as a critical building block in advanced biochemical synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and life science research sectors for applications requiring defined peptide sequences.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of more complex peptide-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and therapeutic agents.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a standard or reagent in proteomics, enzymology, and metabolic pathway studies.
• Nutraceutical Formulation: A potential component in specialized amino acid supplements and clinical nutrition products.
• Cell Culture Media: Can be used as a defined nutrient component in advanced cell culture and fermentation media.
• Cosmetic Peptides: Incorporated into high-end cosmetic formulations for its potential skin-conditioning properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Methionine, L-Histidyl-
CAS No.	2488-11-1
Molecular Formula	C11H18N4O3S
Molecular Weight	286.35 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Histidyl-L-methionine; Methionylhistidine; H-Met-His-OH; Histidine methionine dipeptide; L-Met-L-His; NSC 334916; Methionine-histidine peptide; 2-(2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butanamido)-3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)propanoic acid
EINECS	219-644-7

Quality Control

Our L-Methionine, L-Histidyl- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and pharmaceutical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a low-humidity environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	-20° to -25° (c=1 in H2O)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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