Description

(+)-Allo-Octopine CAS NO 63358-47-4 is a chiral, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative, structurally related to octopine and found in certain marine organisms. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical research as a model substrate for studying enzyme activity, particularly for dehydrogenases involved in anaerobic metabolism. It serves as a valuable high-purity reference standard and building block for researchers in pharmaceutical development, marine biology, and metabolic pathway analysis.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a chiral substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies, particularly for octopine dehydrogenase and related enzymes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a specialized chiral building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and bioactive molecules.
• Reference Standard: Provides a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in HPLC, LC-MS, and other analytical techniques.
• Metabolic Studies: Employed in research on anaerobic metabolism in marine invertebrates and other biological systems.
• Nutritional Science: Investigated for its role and effects in specialized nutritional and physiological contexts.
• Academic & Institutional Research: A key reagent for universities and research institutes studying amino acid chemistry and marine biochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(+)-Allo-Octopine
CAS No.	63358-47-4
Molecular Formula	C9H18N4O4
Molecular Weight	246.26 g/mol
Synonyms	(+)-Allo-octopine; D-Allo-octopine; (2S)-2-[(1R)-1-Carboxyethyl]amino]-5-(diaminomethylideneamino)pentanoic acid; Allo-octopine; Octopine, allo-; (R)-1-Carboxyethyl-L-arginine; N2-(D-1-Carboxyethyl)-L-arginine
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Quality Control

Our (+)-Allo-Octopine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure identity, potency, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for every shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes. Our production adheres to cGMP principles suitable for 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 should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccated conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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