Description

L-Leucyl-L-Alanine is a high-purity dipeptide composed of the amino acids L-Leucine and L-Alanine. This compound serves as a critical building block and biochemical tool in advanced research and development, offering precise structural and functional properties. It is essential for professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and nutraceutical industries, particularly for peptide synthesis, metabolic studies, and as a reference standard.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of more complex therapeutic peptides and peptidomimetics.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a substrate or standard in enzymatic studies, metabolic pathway analysis, and proteomics.
• Cell Culture Media: Acts as a component in specialized cell culture formulations to support specific cellular functions.
• Nutraceutical Development: Investigated for potential applications in specialized dietary supplements and functional foods.
• Cosmetic Peptides: A potential raw material in the development of bioactive cosmetic ingredients for skin care.
• Enzyme Specificity Studies: Utilized to study the activity and specificity of proteases and other peptidases.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Leucyl-L-Alanine
CAS No.	7298-84-2
Molecular Formula	C9H18N2O3
Molecular Weight	202.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Leu-Ala; L-Leu-L-Ala; H-Leu-Ala-OH; (S)-2-((S)-2-Amino-4-methylpentanamido)propanoic acid; Alanine, N-L-leucyl-; Leucylalanine; N-L-Leucyl-L-alanine; NSC 33436
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Quality Control

Our L-Leucyl-L-Alanine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and residual solvent screening, to ensure it meets stringent specifications for research and production use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided and available upon request.

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 crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	-30° to -35° (c=1 in H2O)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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