Description

Msh, Beta, (6-8) CAS NO 85775-46-8 is a specialized chemical compound, specifically a melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) beta fragment. This peptide is of significant interest in biochemical and pharmaceutical research due to its role in melanogenesis and potential interactions with melanocortin receptors. It serves as a critical reference standard and intermediate for researchers and developers in the life sciences sector. Key target industries include pharmaceutical R&D, biotechnology, and academic institutions focused on endocrinology, dermatology, and pigment biology studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Used as a reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate in the development of novel therapeutics targeting skin disorders and metabolic pathways.
• Biochemical Assay Development: Serves as a key ligand and substrate in the development and validation of bioassays for melanocortin receptor activity and signal transduction studies.
• Academic & Clinical Research: Employed in fundamental research to study the physiological roles of MSH peptides, their structure-activity relationships, and mechanisms of action.
• Cosmeceutical R&D: Investigated for potential applications in advanced skincare formulations targeting pigmentation and skin response modulation.
• Peptide Synthesis: Acts as a building block or a target sequence for custom peptide synthesis services and combinatorial chemistry libraries.
• Diagnostic Tool Development: Utilized in the development of immunoassays and other diagnostic tools for research purposes related to hormonal pathways.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Msh, Beta, (6-8)
CAS No.	85775-46-8
Molecular Formula	C20H30N6O6
Molecular Weight	462.49 g/mol
Synonyms	β-MSH (6-8); H-Asp-Ser-Gly-OH; L-Aspartyl-L-seryl-glycine; Asp-Ser-Gly; Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone beta (6-8) fragment; β-MSH (6-8) trifluoroacetate salt; β-Melanotropin (6-8); ASG peptide
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Quality Control

Our Msh, Beta, (6-8) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, mass spectrometry (MS) for identity confirmation, and amino acid analysis. We ensure compliance with high-purity standards suitable for research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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, keep desiccated. Allow the sealed vial to warm to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture absorption.

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.