Description

Cyclo(-Asp-Gly) CAS NO 52661-97-9 is a cyclic dipeptide composed of aspartic acid and glycine, also known as a diketopiperazine (DKP). This compound serves as a crucial building block and intermediate in advanced pharmaceutical research and peptide synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D scientists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical industries for developing novel therapeutic agents and studying peptide conformation and stability.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of more complex peptide-based drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a model compound in studies of peptide cyclization, stability, and conformational analysis.
• Protease Inhibitor Scaffold: Serves as a core structure in the research and development of enzyme inhibitors.
• Cosmetic Peptide Synthesis: Potential intermediate for synthesizing bioactive peptides used in advanced skincare formulations.
• Chemical Biology Tool: Employed in exploring protein-protein interactions and signal transduction pathways.
• Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclo(-Asp-Gly)
CAS No.	52661-97-9
Molecular Formula	C6H8N2O4
Molecular Weight	172.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclo(aspartylglycine); Aspartylglycine diketopiperazine; 3,6-Diketo-2,5-piperazinediacetic acid; Cyclo(L-aspartyl-glycine); DKP-Asp-Gly; 2,5-Diketopiperazine-3,6-diacetic acid; L-Aspartylglycine anhydride; 3,6-Bis(carboxymethyl)-2,5-diketopiperazine
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Quality Control

Our Cyclo(-Asp-Gly) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and pharmaceutical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided and available upon request.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent product degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.