Description

Ac-Gly-Gly-Oh is a protected dipeptide derivative, specifically N-Acetylglycylglycine, widely recognized for its role as a biochemical building block. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers requiring precise molecular scaffolds in synthetic chemistry. It is particularly valuable for the pharmaceutical, peptide synthesis, and life science research industries, where it serves as a key intermediate or a model substrate for enzymatic studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and synthesis of more complex peptide-based drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a standard or substrate in enzymatic assays and metabolic pathway studies.
• Peptide Synthesis: Acts as a fundamental building block in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis for constructing specific sequences.
• Cosmetic Peptides: Can be utilized in the development of bioactive peptides for skincare and cosmetic formulations.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in universities and corporate labs for method development and chemical biology research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ac-Gly-Gly-Oh
CAS No.	5687-48-9
Molecular Formula	C6H10N2O4
Molecular Weight	174.16 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Acetylglycylglycine; N-Acetyl-Gly-Gly; Acetyl-Gly-Gly; Ac-Gly-Gly-OH; N-Acetylglycyl-glycine; 2-Acetamido-N-(2-amino-2-oxoethyl)acetamide; Glycine, N-acetylglycyl-; H-Ac-Gly-Gly-OH
EINECS	227-136-7

Quality Control

Our Ac-Gly-Gly-Oh is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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