Description

For-Phe-Met-Oh CAS NO 60461-13-4 is a high-purity synthetic peptide derivative, specifically the C-terminal carboxylic acid form of the tripeptide sequence Phenylalanine-Methionine. This compound serves as a critical building block and intermediate in advanced pharmaceutical research and peptide synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D scientists and process chemists in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and life sciences industries for developing novel therapeutic agents and conducting biochemical studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or building block for the synthesis of more complex peptide-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard or substrate in enzymatic studies, metabolic pathway analysis, and proteomics research.
• Peptide Library Synthesis: An essential component in combinatorial chemistry for creating diverse peptide libraries for drug discovery and screening.
• Protease/Enzyme Studies: Acts as a specific peptide sequence for investigating enzyme kinetics, inhibition, and specificity of proteases like chymotrypsin or metalloproteases.
• Cell Culture & Signal Transduction Research: Potential use in studying cell signaling pathways where specific peptide sequences are required to modulate receptor activity.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical reference standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	For-Phe-Met-Oh
CAS No.	60461-13-4
Molecular Formula	C19H22N2O4S
Molecular Weight	374.45 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Formyl-L-phenylalanyl-L-methionine; Formyl-Phenylalanine-Methionine; F-Phe-Met-OH; Formyl-Phe-Met; N-Formylphenylalanylmethionine; For-L-Phe-L-Met-OH; N-Formyl-L-Phe-L-Met; L-Methionine, N-formyl-L-phenylalanyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our For-Phe-Met-Oh is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis to confirm stereochemical integrity, and identity confirmation by mass spectrometry (MS) and infrared spectroscopy (IR). We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific results. Quality standards are aligned with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring traceability and consistency for critical research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider desiccated or inert atmosphere packaging to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Assay	≥ 97.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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