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Glycyl glycine
CAS NO: 556-50-3 Code:DL023084
Glycyl glycine
L-Glycylglycine is the simplest dipeptide, making it a fundamental compound in peptide chemistry.
It serves as a substrate for dipeptidase enzymes and is often used to study enzymatic mechanisms.
L-Glycylglycine has been extensively used in:
Protein and peptide biochemistry: As a simple model for understanding peptide bond formation and cleavage.
Buffer systems: Due to its zwitterionic nature, it is effective in maintaining stable pH environments.
Therapeutic studies: Its potential antioxidant properties make it a candidate for drug development research.
| ITEMS | SPECIFICATION |
|---|---|
| IUPAC Name | Glycyl glycine; L-Glycylglycine |
| Appearance : | White crystalline powder |
| CAS NO: | 556-50-3 |
| Purity: | ≥ 99.0% |
| Chemical Formula: | C4H8N2O3 |
| Molecular Weight : | 132.12 g·mol |
| pH Range : | 6.0-7.0 |
| Storage : | Room Temperature |
| Packag Size | 500g/1Kg/25Kg |
Applications:
Biochemical Research
Used as a model dipeptide in studying peptide interactions, enzyme activity, and protein synthesis.
Commonly used in buffer solutions due to its ability to stabilize pH.
Pharmaceuticals
Serves as an excipient or stabilizer in formulations.
Studied for its potential antioxidant properties and ability to scavenge free radicals.
Food and Cosmetics
Occasionally explored as a safe, non-toxic additive.
Diagnostics
Utilized in in vitro diagnostic assays as a stabilizer or buffer component.
