Description

β-Casomorphin (1-3) Amide is a bioactive peptide fragment derived from bovine milk casein, specifically the β-casein protein. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical and pharmacological research due to its opioid receptor activity and potential physiological effects. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical developers, and biotechnology companies engaged in neurobiology, peptide chemistry, and digestive health studies. The product is supplied as a high-purity reference material to support rigorous scientific investigation.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and active agent in studies investigating opioid peptide pathways and receptor binding assays.
• Pharmacological Studies: Employed in preclinical research to explore potential physiological effects on the gastrointestinal and central nervous systems.
• Analytical Standard: Serves as a critical calibration standard in HPLC, LC-MS, and other analytical methods for quantifying casomorphins in complex matrices.
• Peptide Chemistry: Acts as a building block or model compound in synthetic peptide chemistry and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Nutritional Science Research: Investigated for its role in milk protein digestion and potential bioactive properties in food science.

Basic Information

Product Name	β-Casomorphin (1-3) Amide
CAS No.	80705-23-3
Molecular Formula	C20H30N6O5
Molecular Weight	434.49 g/mol
Synonyms	β-Casomorphin (1-3) amide; Tyr-Pro-Phe-NH2; H-Tyr-Pro-Phe-NH2; β-Casomorphin-3 amide; β-CM-3 amide; Opioid peptide β-casomorphin (1-3) amide; L-Tyrosyl-L-prolyl-L-phenylalaninamide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our β-Casomorphin (1-3) Amide is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, MS for identity confirmation, and chiral purity analysis. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for every shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes to support your research and development requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dry, controlled environment. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage, consider desiccation and storage under inert atmosphere. Allow the sealed vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Peptide Content	≥ 80.0%
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%

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