Description

n-Acetylphenylalanylglycinal is a specialized peptide aldehyde derivative, primarily utilized as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. This compound is valued for its role as a building block in the development of protease inhibitors and other biologically active molecules. It is essential for research and development laboratories in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors seeking high-purity intermediates for drug discovery programs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Critical building block in the synthesis of protease inhibitors and other therapeutic peptide analogs.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies to investigate protease mechanisms and kinetics.
• Medicinal Chemistry: Serves as a versatile scaffold for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies in drug discovery projects.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex organic molecules requiring protected amino acid derivatives.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for studying peptide chemistry and aldehyde reactivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Acetylphenylalanylglycinal
CAS No.	41036-40-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₈N₂O₄
Molecular Weight	278.30 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Acetyl-L-phenylalanylglycinal; Ac-Phe-Gly-H; N-Acetylphenylalanylglycinal; L-Phenylalanine, N-acetyl-, glycinyl aldehyde; Acetylphenylalanylglycine aldehyde; Protease inhibitor intermediate; Peptide aldehyde; 2-[[(2S)-2-Acetamido-3-phenylpropanoyl]amino]acetaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our n-Acetylphenylalanylglycinal is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to maintain stability. For long-term storage, consider desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	< 20 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.