Description

Formyl-(Phenylalanyl)(6)-Phenylalanine Methyl Ester is a specialized peptide derivative used as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic and medicinal chemistry. This compound is valued for its role in constructing complex peptide structures and modifying bioactive sequences. It is primarily required by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in peptide synthesis, drug discovery, and the development of novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: A crucial building block for the synthesis of novel peptide-based drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Peptide Chemistry: Serves as a protected intermediate in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) to construct specific amino acid sequences.
• Bioconjugation: Used in the modification of peptides and proteins to alter their pharmacokinetic properties or create targeted delivery systems.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in biochemical studies to investigate enzyme-substrate interactions, receptor binding, and structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a precursor for developing labeled peptides used as probes in diagnostic assays and cellular imaging.

Basic Information

Product Name	Formyl-(Phenylalanyl)(6)-Phenylalanine Methyl Ester
CAS No.	91870-20-1
Molecular Formula	C27H26N2O5
Molecular Weight	458.51 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Formyl-L-phenylalanyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester; Fmoc-Phe-Phe-OMe (common abbreviation); Formyl-Phe-Phe-OMe; N-For-Phe-Phe-OMe; L-Phenylalanine, N-formyl-L-phenylalanyl-, methyl ester; Methyl N-formyl-L-phenylalanyl-L-phenylalaninate; Peptide synthesis intermediate 91870-20-1
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Formyl-(Phenylalanyl)(6)-Phenylalanine Methyl Ester is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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