Description

Leu-Enkephalin is a potent endogenous pentapeptide neurotransmitter that acts as a selective agonist for the delta opioid receptor. This compound is of significant value for neuroscience and pharmaceutical research, particularly in the study of pain modulation, neuropsychiatric disorders, and receptor-ligand interactions. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of neuropharmacology, biochemical research, and peptide-based drug discovery.

Application

• Neuroscience Research: Used as a standard and tool compound for studying opioid receptor signaling pathways and pain mechanisms.
• Biochemical Assay Development: Serves as a critical ligand in receptor binding assays and functional cell-based tests.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Acts as a reference material in the development and screening of novel analgesic and neuroprotective agents.
• Academic Studies: Employed in university and institutional labs for fundamental research on neuropeptides and their physiological roles.
• Diagnostic Kit Manufacturing: Can be utilized as a component in the production of research-grade diagnostic kits for neurological studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Leu-Enkephalin
CAS No.	73563-78-7
Molecular Formula	C28H37N5O7
Molecular Weight	555.63 g/mol
Synonyms	Leucine Enkephalin; H-Tyr-Gly-Gly-Phe-Leu-OH; YGGFL; (5-L-Leucine)enkephalin; L-Enkephalin, Leu5-; Opioid Growth Factor (OGF) [Leu5]-enkephalin; Tyr-Gly-Gly-Phe-Leu
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Leu-Enkephalin is produced under stringent conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. All batches undergo comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, MS for identity confirmation, and amino acid analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research requirements.

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). For long-term storage, consider desiccant and under an inert atmosphere. Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Peptide Content	≥ 80.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water, DMSO, acetic acid

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