Description

C-Peptide 2 (Rat) CAS NO 41594-08-5 is a synthetic peptide fragment corresponding to a specific region of the rat proinsulin molecule. This high-purity biochemical is essential for metabolic and diabetes research, serving as a critical reference standard and analytical tool. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D teams, academic research institutions, and diagnostic manufacturers focused on insulin processing, β-cell function, and related metabolic pathways.

Application

• Biomedical Research Standard: Used as a precise reference material in quantitative assays for studying insulin biosynthesis and secretion in rat models.
• Metabolic Disorder Studies: Critical for investigating the pathophysiology of diabetes, β-cell mass, and insulin resistance mechanisms.
• Immunoassay Development: Serves as a key antigen for the production and calibration of specific antibodies in ELISA and RIA test kits.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Employed in preclinical studies for screening and validating novel therapeutics targeting insulin signaling pathways.
• Diagnostic Reagent Component: Integrated into high-sensitivity diagnostic platforms for measuring C-peptide levels as a marker of endogenous insulin production.
• Cell Biology & Physiology: Applied in in vitro and ex vivo experiments to understand prohormone processing and cellular metabolism.

Basic Information

Product Name	C-Peptide 2 (Rat)
CAS No.	41594-08-5
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Rat C-Peptide II; Proinsulin C-Peptide (Rat); Rat Connecting Peptide; Insulin C-Peptide (Rat); C-Peptide 2, Rat; Rat C-Peptide-2; Proinsulin (Rat) C-Peptide Fragment
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our C-Peptide 2 (Rat) is manufactured under stringent conditions to ensure the highest standards of purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and MS for identity confirmation, to meet the exacting requirements of research and diagnostic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dry environment. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Peptide Content	≥ 80%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water or dilute acetic acid

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