Description

For-Ala-Ala-Pro-Abu-Sbzl CAS NO 288155-96-4 is a specialized, high-purity synthetic peptide derivative designed for advanced research and development applications. This compound serves as a critical building block and biochemical tool in the study of enzyme kinetics, substrate specificity, and proteolytic pathways. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical researchers, biotechnology companies, and academic institutions engaged in drug discovery and proteomics. The product is manufactured under stringent quality controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliable performance in sensitive experimental systems.

Application

• Protease and Enzyme Substrate Research: Used as a specific chromogenic or fluorogenic substrate to study the activity, inhibition, and mechanism of serine proteases and other enzymes.
• Drug Discovery & High-Throughput Screening (HTS): Employed in assay development for screening compound libraries to identify novel protease inhibitors as potential therapeutic agents.
• Biochemical Pathway Analysis: Acts as a tool peptide to investigate proteolytic cascades and signaling pathways in cellular and in vitro models.
• Peptide Synthesis & Medicinal Chemistry: Serves as an intermediate or a protected fragment in the custom synthesis of more complex peptide-based molecules.
• Diagnostic Reagent Development: Utilized in the formulation of specialized reagents for clinical diagnostics and research kits targeting specific enzymatic activities.

Basic Information

Product Name	For-Ala-Ala-Pro-Abu-Sbzl
CAS No.	288155-96-4
Molecular Formula	C24H34N4O6S
Molecular Weight	506.62 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Formyl-L-alanyl-L-alanyl-L-prolyl-L-2-aminobutyric acid 4-nitrobenzyl ester; N-Formyl-Ala-Ala-Pro-Abu-SBzl; Furoyl-Ala-Ala-Pro-Abu-SBzl (common abbreviation); Ala-Ala-Pro-Abu-SBzl, N-Formyl-; Protease Substrate IV (context-dependent); Benzyloxycarbonyl-protected peptide substrate; L-2-Aminobutyric acid, N-formyl-L-alanyl-L-alanyl-L-prolyl-, 4-nitrobenzyl ester
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Quality Control

Every batch of For-Ala-Ala-Pro-Abu-Sbzl is produced and analyzed under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with research-grade standards and customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below for long-term stability. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); allow the sealed vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize condensation and moisture uptake. For extended storage, consider desiccant in the storage environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Assay	≥ 97.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0%
Solubility	Soluble in DMSO, DMF; sparingly soluble in aqueous buffers

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