Description

Phytochelatin 4 is a specific, low-molecular-weight peptide crucial for heavy metal detoxification in biological systems. This compound matters for researchers and manufacturers developing advanced chelation therapies, bioremediation strategies, and plant stress physiology studies. It is primarily needed by the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and environmental science industries for applications in molecular biology, analytical standards, and the synthesis of novel metal-binding agents.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard and reagent in studies of plant and microbial heavy metal tolerance and detoxification pathways.
• Environmental Science: Investigated for its potential in phytoremediation and the development of biosensors for environmental metal contamination.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a lead compound or model for designing novel chelating agents with potential therapeutic applications.
• Molecular Biology: Employed in enzymatic assays and as a tool to understand gene expression related to metal stress (e.g., PCS genes).
• Analytical Chemistry: Acts as a high-purity reference standard for HPLC, LC-MS, and other analytical methods quantifying phytochelatins.
• Nutritional Science: Studied for its role in metal homeostasis in organisms, influencing nutritional bioavailability research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phytochelatin 4
CAS No.	99465-98-2
Molecular Formula	C20H32N6O8S4
Molecular Weight	612.76 g/mol
Synonyms	(γ-Glu-Cys)4-Gly; γ-Glutamylcysteinylglycine tetramer; PC4; L-γ-Glutamyl-L-cysteinyl-glycine tetramer; Glutathione homolog 4; Heavy metal-binding peptide 4; Phytochelatin-4; Poly(γ-glutamylcysteinyl)glycine (n=4)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Phytochelatin 4 is produced under stringent conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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) and should be allowed to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent condensation and moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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