Description

For-Met-Leu-Glu-Oh is a high-purity tetrapeptide sequence composed of the amino acids Formylmethionine, Leucine, and Glutamic acid. This compound is a critical building block and research tool in the fields of peptide synthesis and biochemical research, offering precise structural control for advanced studies. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, biotechnology companies, and academic institutions for applications in drug discovery, proteomics, and as a reference standard.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of novel peptide-based therapeutics and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a model substrate or reference standard in enzyme kinetics studies, protein-protein interaction assays, and metabolic pathway analysis.
• Proteomics & Peptide Mapping: Acts as a specific sequence tag or standard for mass spectrometry calibration and protein identification workflows.
• Academic & Contract Research: Employed in university and CRO laboratories for fundamental research in biochemistry, molecular biology, and medicinal chemistry.
• Peptide Library Construction: A valuable component for creating focused peptide libraries used in high-throughput screening for drug discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	For-Met-Leu-Glu-Oh
CAS No.	59880-98-7
Molecular Formula	C₂₂H₃₈N₄O₈
Molecular Weight	486.56 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Formyl-L-methionyl-L-leucyl-L-glutamic acid; N-Formyl-Met-Leu-Glu; FMLG; Formylmethionylleucylglutamic acid; Formyl-Met-Leu-Glu-OH; HCO-Met-Leu-Glu-OH; Tetrapeptide Sequence For-Met-Leu-Glu; L-Glutamic acid, N-formyl-L-methionyl-L-leucyl-
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Quality Control

Our For-Met-Leu-Glu-Oh is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to rigorous analytical standards including HPLC, MS, and NMR for characterization, ensuring the material meets the exacting requirements of scientific research.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability. For long-term storage, consider desiccation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Assay	≥ 98.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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