Description

Glycyl-L-Glutamic Acid is a high-purity dipeptide composed of glycine and L-glutamic acid. This compound serves as a critical biochemical building block and research reagent, valued for its defined structure and purity. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors, particularly in peptide synthesis, enzymatic studies, and as a component in cell culture media.

Application

• Biochemical Research & Peptide Synthesis: Used as a protected dipeptide unit or a model substrate in the study of enzyme kinetics, proteolysis, and peptide bond formation.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex therapeutic peptides and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Cell Culture & Microbiology: Employed as a nutrient source or a specific amino acid supplement in defined cell culture media and microbial growth media.
• Enzyme Substrate: Acts as a specific substrate for studying the activity of proteases, peptidases, and other hydrolytic enzymes.
• Reference Standard: Utilized as a high-purity analytical standard in HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods for quality control and method validation.
• Nutritional Science: Investigated for its role in amino acid metabolism and as a potential component in specialized nutritional formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Glycyl-L-Glutamic Acid
CAS No.	7412-78-4
Molecular Formula	C7H12N2O5
Molecular Weight	204.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Gly-Glu; Glycylglutamic Acid; H-Gly-Glu-OH; N-Glycyl-L-glutamic acid; L-Glutamic acid, N-glycyl-; (2S)-2-[(2-Aminoacetyl)amino]pentanedioic acid; GGE; GE Dipeptide
EINECS	231-042-5

Quality Control

Our Glycyl-L-Glutamic Acid 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 with each shipment, detailing all test results.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a low-humidity environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccated conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	-15.0° to -18.0° (c=1 in H2O)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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