Description

Chymostatin CAS NO 9076-44-2 is a potent, naturally occurring protease inhibitor that specifically targets chymotrypsin-like serine proteases and some cysteine proteases. This specificity makes it an invaluable tool for biochemical research and pharmaceutical development, where controlling proteolytic activity is critical. It is primarily utilized by researchers in life sciences, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical manufacturing for applications ranging from enzyme mechanism studies to the stabilization of protein therapeutics.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a selective inhibitor to study the function and mechanism of chymotrypsin, papain, and cathepsins in vitro.
• Protease Inhibition in Cell Culture: Added to cell lysates or culture media to prevent unwanted protein degradation during experiments.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in the research and stabilization of protein-based drugs that are susceptible to proteolytic cleavage.
• Diagnostic Reagent Formulation: Serves as a stabilizing agent in diagnostic kits that utilize protease-sensitive components.
• Food Science Research: Investigated for its potential to control proteolytic activity in food processing and preservation studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chymostatin
CAS No.	9076-44-2
Molecular Formula	C31H39N5O7
Molecular Weight	605.68 g/mol
Synonyms	Chymostatin; Chymostatin A; NSC 348948; [(S)-1-[[(2S,3S)-3-Amino-2-hydroxy-4-phenylbutanoyl]amino]-2-phenylethyl]carbamic acid (2S)-2-[[(2S,3S)-3-Amino-2-hydroxy-4-phenylbutanoyl]amino]-4-methylpentyl ester; Protease Inhibitor Chymostatin
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Quality Control

Our Chymostatin is produced and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for research and development applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including identity confirmation and purity assessment via HPLC. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee product integrity and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage, desiccate. Allow the vial to warm to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in DMSO, DMF; Slightly soluble in methanol

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