Description

Poly(Gly-Pro-Pro) is a synthetic, cyclic tripeptide composed of glycine and two proline residues. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical and materials science research due to its structural mimicry of collagen sequences, which are fundamental to tissue integrity and function. It serves as a critical building block and model compound for researchers in pharmaceutical development, biomaterials engineering, and cosmetic science, enabling studies on peptide stability, self-assembly, and bioactivity.

Application

• Biomedical Research: Used as a model peptide for studying collagen structure, stability, and degradation mechanisms.
• Cosmetic Science: Incorporated into formulations as a bioactive ingredient targeting skin elasticity and anti-aging, based on its collagen-like properties.
• Biomaterials Development: Acts as a fundamental unit for creating synthetic collagen analogs, hydrogels, and scaffolds for tissue engineering.
• Enzymology Studies: Serves as a specific substrate for investigating the activity of collagenases and other proteolytic enzymes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Utilized in the synthesis of more complex peptides and peptidomimetics with targeted therapeutic applications.
• Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard in quality control laboratories for peptide characterization.

Basic Information

Product Name	Poly(Gly-Pro-Pro)
CAS No.	26655-82-3
Molecular Formula	C14H20N4O4
Molecular Weight	308.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Gly-Pro-Pro; GPP; Cyclo(Gly-Pro-Pro); (Glycyl-L-prolyl-L-proline); Poly(Glycylprolylproline); L-Prolyl-L-prolylglycine; Collagen Tripeptide; Tripeptide-1
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Poly(Gly-Pro-Pro) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, MS for identity confirmation, and chiral analysis to ensure stereochemical integrity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept sealed in a low-humidity environment to maintain stability and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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