Description

β-Casomorphin (1-5) Amide (Bovine) is a bioactive peptide fragment derived from bovine β-casein. This compound is of significant interest for its role as a selective mu-opioid receptor agonist, making it a valuable tool in neurobiological and pharmacological research. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and diagnostic manufacturers focusing on opioid pathways, peptide biochemistry, and dairy protein metabolism.

Application

• Neuroscience Research: Used as a reference standard and active agent in studies investigating the central nervous system effects of casomorphins, including pain modulation and behavioral responses.
• Pharmacological Assays: Serves as a critical ligand in in vitro binding assays and functional tests to characterize mu-opioid receptor activity and screen for receptor antagonists.
• Biochemical Studies: Employed in research on the bioactivity and metabolic pathways of milk-derived opioid peptides (exorphins).
• Diagnostic Development: Acts as a calibrant or antigen in the development of immunoassays (ELISA, RIA) for detecting casomorphin-related biomarkers.
• Food Science & Nutrition: Used in studies examining the formation and physiological impact of bioactive peptides during dairy digestion and fermentation.

Basic Information

Product Name	β-Casomorphin (1-5) Amide (Bovine)
CAS No.	83936-21-4
Molecular Formula	C27H40N6O7
Molecular Weight	560.65 g/mol
Synonyms	β-Casomorphin-5 amide; Bovine β-Casomorphin (1-5) amide; Tyr-Pro-Phe-Pro-Gly-NH2; H-Tyr-Pro-Phe-Pro-Gly-NH2; β-CM-5 amide; Opioid peptide β-casomorphin-5 amide; β-Casomorphin-5-NH2
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Quality Control

Our β-Casomorphin (1-5) Amide (Bovine) is produced under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We adhere to stringent internal quality standards to guarantee product integrity for your critical work.

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). Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Peptide Content	≥ 80% (by weight)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water, DMSO

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