Description

Met-Glu-His-Phe-Arg-Trp-Gly CAS NO 4037-01-8 is a synthetic heptapeptide with the sequence Methionyl-Glutamyl-Histidyl-Phenylalanyl-Arginyl-Tryptophyl-Glycine. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical research and pharmaceutical development due to its specific amino acid sequence, which can mimic bioactive regions of larger proteins. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, biotechnology companies, and pharmaceutical developers engaged in peptide synthesis, structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies, and as a reference standard.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a model peptide for studying peptide-protein interactions, folding, and stability.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Serves as an intermediate or reference standard in the development of novel therapeutic peptides and peptidomimetics.
• Enzyme Substrate Studies: Potential use as a substrate for investigating the specificity and kinetics of proteolytic enzymes.
• Antigen Synthesis: Can be employed in the synthesis of peptide antigens for antibody production and immunological assays.
• Academic Studies: Utilized in university and institutional labs for teaching and advanced research in peptide chemistry and molecular biology.
• Quality Control: Acts as a high-purity standard for calibrating analytical instruments like HPLC and mass spectrometers in QC laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Met-Glu-His-Phe-Arg-Trp-Gly
CAS No.	4037-01-8
Molecular Formula	C44H60N14O11S
Molecular Weight	985.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Methionyl-glutamyl-histidyl-phenylalanyl-arginyl-tryptophyl-glycine; M-E-H-F-R-W-G; H-Met-Glu-His-Phe-Arg-Trp-Gly-OH; α-MSH (4-10) fragment; Melanotropin (4-10); [Nle4, D-Phe7]-α-MSH (4-10) analog precursor; Heptapeptide Sequence M-E-H-F-R-W-G
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Quality Control

Our Met-Glu-His-Phe-Arg-Trp-Gly is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and MS for identity confirmation, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C or as indicated on the label. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under desiccated conditions to maintain stability. For long-term storage, consider keeping the container under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (MS)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Assay (Peptide Content)	≥ 80.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Acetate Content (HPLC)	≤ 10.0%
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%

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