Description

Ala-Ala-Ala CAS NO 5874-90-8 is a high-purity tripeptide composed of three alanine amino acid residues, serving as a critical biochemical building block and research tool. Its defined structure and purity make it an essential standard and intermediate for advanced life science research and pharmaceutical development. This product is primarily utilized by research institutions, diagnostic manufacturers, and companies developing peptide-based therapeutics and biochemical assays.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard reference compound, substrate, or inhibitor in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway analysis.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a key intermediate or model compound in the synthesis and research of more complex therapeutic peptides.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Employed in the formulation of calibration standards and controls for clinical diagnostic kits.
• Cell Culture & Microbiology: Acts as a defined nitrogen source or nutritional component in specialized cell culture media and microbial growth studies.
• Proteomics & Mass Spectrometry: Functions as a calibration standard and a tool for method development in peptide analysis and sequencing.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Incorporated into high-end formulations for its potential skin-conditioning and moisturizing properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Ala-Ala-Ala
CAS No.	5874-90-8
Molecular Formula	C9H17N3O4
Molecular Weight	231.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Tri-L-alanine; L-Alanyl-L-alanyl-L-alanine; Alanine tripeptide; AAA; H-Ala-Ala-Ala-OH; (S)-2-((S)-2-Aminopropanamido)propanoic acid; NSC 334365; Alanyl-alanyl-alanine
EINECS	227-527-7

Quality Control

Our Ala-Ala-Ala is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis for stereochemical integrity, and identity confirmation via mass spectrometry and infrared spectroscopy. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept in a desiccated environment to prevent moisture absorption. For long-term storage, consider conditions of 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	[α]D20: Specific range provided on COA
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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