Description

β-Lipotropin, Fragment 61-64 CAS NO 60254-82-2 is a defined synthetic peptide fragment corresponding to the 61-64 sequence of the β-lipotropin hormone. This high-purity peptide is critical for research and development in endocrinology and metabolic studies, serving as a precise biochemical tool. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D teams, academic research institutions, and biotechnology companies focused on peptide-based therapeutic discovery and analytical method development.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and active agent in studies investigating lipotropin function, peptide-receptor interactions, and metabolic pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a key intermediate or building block in the synthesis of larger, more complex peptide hormones or analogs for therapeutic candidates.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Employed in the production of calibration standards and reagents for immunoassays and other diagnostic tests targeting lipotropin-related biomarkers.
• Academic & Clinical Studies: Facilitates fundamental research into obesity, lipid metabolism, and the central nervous system's role in regulating energy balance.
• Peptide Library Construction: Acts as a component in specialized peptide libraries for high-throughput screening and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	β-Lipotropin, Fragment 61-64
CAS No.	60254-82-2
Molecular Formula	C22H34N6O7
Molecular Weight	494.54 g/mol
Synonyms	β-Lipotropin (61-64); LPH (61-64); β-LPH (61-64); β-Endorphin (1-4); Tyr-Gly-Gly-Phe; YGGF; H-Tyr-Gly-Gly-Phe-OH; Tetrapeptide YGGF
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Quality Control

Every batch of β-Lipotropin, Fragment 61-64 is manufactured under strict quality management systems. The product undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, mass spectrometry (MS) for identity confirmation, and amino acid analysis (AAA). A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing batch-specific results is supplied with each order to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dry environment. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage, consider desiccant and under an inert atmosphere. Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC & MS)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Amino Acid Composition	Within ± 10% of theoretical
Peptide Content	≥ 80.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Acetate Content (HPIC)	≤ 10.0%

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