Description

H-Val-Val-Val-Val-OH is a synthetic tetrapeptide composed of four consecutive L-valine amino acid residues. This compound serves as a crucial building block and model substrate in advanced biochemical and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the life sciences sector for applications ranging from peptide synthesis to metabolic studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and development of novel peptide-based therapeutics and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Acts as a standard or model compound for studying peptide stability, folding, and enzymatic cleavage mechanisms.
• Protease/Enzyme Substrate: Employed in assays to investigate the specificity and activity of proteolytic enzymes like valyl-specific peptidases.
• Peptide Library Synthesis: Serves as a core structure or component in the combinatorial synthesis of peptide libraries for drug discovery.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental research tool in universities and corporate R&D labs exploring amino acid polymers and their properties.
• Reference Standard: Used as a chromatographic or spectroscopic reference standard in analytical method development and quality control.

Basic Information

Product Name	H-Val-Val-Val-Val-OH
CAS No.	64577-64-6
Molecular Formula	C20H36N4O5
Molecular Weight	412.53 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Valyl-L-valyl-L-valyl-L-valine; Tetravalline; Val-Val-Val-Val; Val4; Poly-L-valine (n=4); (2S)-2-[(2S)-2-[(2S)-2-[(2S)-2-Amino-3-methylbutanamido]-3-methylbutanamido]-3-methylbutanamido]-3-methylbutanoic acid; H-VVVV-OH
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Quality Control

Our H-Val-Val-Val-Val-OH is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments to ensure compliance with your research and development requirements.

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 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
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
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.