Description

Glycyl-Glycyl-Cysteine is a synthetic tripeptide consisting of two glycine residues and one cysteine residue. This compound is valued for its role as a biochemical building block and a precursor for more complex peptides, offering a defined sequence for research and synthesis. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors for applications in peptide synthesis, biochemical studies, and as a reference standard.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the solid-phase or solution-phase synthesis of larger, biologically active peptides and peptidomimetics.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or standard in enzymatic studies, metabolic pathway research, and investigations into redox biology due to the presence of the cysteine thiol group.
• Antioxidant Studies: Employed in research models to study the antioxidant properties of cysteine-containing peptides and their potential protective effects.
• Reference Standard: Acts as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic techniques.
• Cosmetic Ingredient Development: Investigated for potential use in skincare formulations for its purported antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.
• Nutritional Science Research: Studied as a model for glutathione precursors and their role in cellular defense mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Glycyl-Glycyl-Cysteine
CAS No.	95416-30-1
Molecular Formula	C7H13N3O4S
Molecular Weight	235.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Gly-Gly-Cys; GGC; H-Gly-Gly-Cys-OH; Glycylglycylcysteine; L-Cysteinylglycylglycine; N-(N-Glycylglycyl)-L-cysteine; Tripeptide (Gly-Gly-Cys); 2-[[2-[(2-Aminoacetyl)amino]acetyl]amino]-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid
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Quality Control

Our Glycyl-Glycyl-Cysteine is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral purity verification, and residual solvent analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C in a dry, cool place. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity	≥ 99.0% L-isomer
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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