Description

Enkephalinamide-Met, Ala(2)-n-Me(5)- CAS NO 72719-77-8 is a synthetic, modified peptide analog of the endogenous opioid peptide enkephalin. This compound is of significant value in pharmaceutical and biochemical research for studying opioid receptor interactions, pain modulation pathways, and the development of novel therapeutic agents. It is primarily needed by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and biotechnology companies focused on neuroscience, analgesia, and peptide-based drug discovery.

Application

• Neuroscience Research: As a key tool for investigating the function and binding characteristics of delta and mu opioid receptors.
• Pharmacological Studies: Used in vitro and in vivo to study pain perception, analgesia mechanisms, and tolerance development.
• Drug Discovery & Development: Serves as a reference standard and a lead compound for designing new synthetic opioid peptides with improved stability or selectivity.
• Biochemical Assays: Employed in competitive binding assays, receptor autoradiography, and signal transduction studies.
• Academic Research: Fundamental research on the structure-activity relationships (SAR) of enkephalin analogs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Enkephalinamide-Met, Ala(2)-n-Me(5)-
CAS No.	72719-77-8
Molecular Formula	C30H41N7O7S
Molecular Weight	643.8 g/mol
Synonyms	[Met5, N-Me-Ala2]-Enkephalinamide; H-Tyr-D-Ala-Gly-Phe-N-Me-Met-NH2; N-Methylalanine(2)-Methionine(5)-enkephalinamide; (2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2R)-2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoyl]amino]propanoyl]amino]acetyl]amino]-N-[(2S)-1-[(2S)-2-(methylamino)propanamido]-3-(methylsulfanyl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]-3-phenylpropanamide; Modified Enkephalin Peptide; Opioid Receptor Ligand
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Quality Control

Our Enkephalinamide-Met, Ala(2)-n-Me(5)- is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and MS for identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and chromatographic data is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dry environment. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be allowed to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent condensation and hydrolysis.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (MS)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Peptide Content	≥ 80%

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