Description

H-Ala-Phe-Ala-Oh is a synthetic tripeptide composed of alanine and phenylalanine residues. This compound serves as a crucial building block and research tool in peptide chemistry and pharmaceutical development. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors for applications ranging from drug discovery to biochemical studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of more complex peptide-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Biochemical Research: Acts as a model substrate or standard in enzymatic studies, particularly for proteases and peptidases.
• Peptide Library Construction: A key component in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis for creating diverse peptide libraries for screening.
• Structure-Activity Relationship (SAR) Studies: Employed to investigate the relationship between peptide sequence and biological activity.
• Cosmetic Peptide Synthesis: Can be incorporated into the development of bioactive peptides for cosmetic and dermatological applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a fundamental reagent in university and corporate laboratories for exploratory chemistry and process development.

Basic Information

Product Name	H-Ala-Phe-Ala-Oh
CAS No.	54865-19-9
Molecular Formula	C17H23N3O4
Molecular Weight	333.38 g/mol
Synonyms	Ala-Phe-Ala; L-Alanyl-L-phenylalanyl-L-alanine; H-Ala-Phe-Ala-OH; AFA; Tripeptide AFA; L-Ala-L-Phe-L-Ala; N-(N-L-Alanyl-L-phenylalanyl)-L-alanine; 2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-aminopropanoyl]amino]-3-phenylpropanoyl]amino]propanoic acid
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Quality Control

Our H-Ala-Phe-Ala-Oh is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific data are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Assay	≥ 98.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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