Description

Cyclo(-Ala-Gln) CAS NO 268221-76-7 is a synthetic cyclic dipeptide, also known as a diketopiperazine (DKP), composed of alanine and glutamine residues. This compound is of significant interest in pharmaceutical research and development due to its role as a potential metabolite, synthetic intermediate, or scaffold for novel bioactive molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in peptide chemistry, drug discovery, and metabolic studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a key intermediate or reference standard in the synthesis and study of more complex peptide-based therapeutics.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a model compound to study diketopiperazine formation, stability, and biological activity in metabolic pathways.
• Drug Discovery Scaffold: Acts as a core structural motif for designing and screening new drug candidates with improved pharmacokinetic properties.
• Metabolite Identification: Employed as an analytical standard in mass spectrometry and HPLC for the identification and quantification of peptide metabolites.
• Cosmeceutical Ingredients: Investigated for potential applications in skincare formulations due to the bioactive properties of certain cyclic peptides.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclo(-Ala-Gln)
CAS No.	268221-76-7
Molecular Formula	C8H13N3O3
Molecular Weight	199.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclo(Ala-Gln); Cyclo(L-Alanyl-L-glutamine); L-Alanyl-L-glutamine cyclic dipeptide; 3-(2-Aminopropanoyl)-6-amino-3,6-dihydropyrazine-2,5-dione; Alanylglutamine Diketopiperazine; DKPs; c(AG); c(A-Q)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cyclo(-Ala-Gln) is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and spectroscopic identification, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming specifications for identity, purity, and related substances.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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