Description

Pentaglycine is a high-purity, synthetic oligopeptide consisting of five glycine amino acid residues. This compound serves as a critical building block and intermediate in advanced biochemical synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and peptide synthesis industries who require precise and reliable raw materials for developing novel therapeutics and diagnostic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex peptide-based drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Acts as a flexible, hydrophilic spacer arm in antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and other bioconjugation applications.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a model compound for studying peptide structure, folding, and stability in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: Incorporated into high-end skincare products for its potential moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties.
• Cell Culture & Media Supplement: Used as a nutrient component or buffer agent in specialized cell culture media formulations.
• Reference Standard: Employed as a chromatographic or spectroscopic standard for quality control in peptide manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentaglycine
CAS No.	7093-67-6
Molecular Formula	C10H17N5O6
Molecular Weight	303.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Glycyl-glycyl-glycyl-glycyl-glycine; GGGGG; Penta-glycine; Glycine pentamer; NSC 3349; H-Gly-Gly-Gly-Gly-Gly-OH; Pentaglycyl glycine; Oligoglycine-5
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Quality Control

Our Pentaglycine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via mass spectrometry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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