Description

H-Val-Ala-Ala-Phe-Oh is a high-purity synthetic tetrapeptide sequence. This compound serves as a critical building block and research tool in advanced biochemical and pharmaceutical development. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the life sciences sector for applications in peptide synthesis, enzymology studies, and as a reference standard.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and development of novel therapeutic peptides and peptidomimetics.
• Biochemical Research: Acts as a specific substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic assays to study protease activity and kinetics.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method validation in analytical laboratories.
• Peptide Synthesis: A key fragment for solid-phase or solution-phase synthesis of longer, more complex peptide chains.
• Structure-Activity Relationship (SAR) Studies: Employed to investigate the relationship between peptide sequence and biological function.

Basic Information

Product Name	H-Val-Ala-Ala-Phe-Oh
CAS No.	21957-32-4
Molecular Formula	C22H32N4O5
Molecular Weight	432.52 g/mol
Synonyms	Val-Ala-Ala-Phe; VAAF-OH; L-Valyl-L-alanyl-L-alanyl-L-phenylalanine; Tetrapeptide VAAF; H-Val-Ala-Ala-Phe-OH; N-(N-(N-(N-L-Valyl-L-alanyl)-L-alanyl)-L-phenylalanine); L-Phenylalanine, L-valyl-L-alanyl-L-alanyl-
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Quality Control

Our H-Val-Ala-Ala-Phe-Oh is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting research and production standards. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) 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 2-8°C for long-term stability. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain purity and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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