Ala-Glu-OH

• CAT Number: M066696
• CAS Number: 13187-90-1
• Molecular Formula: C8H14N2O5
• Molecular Weight: 218.21
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-aminopropanoyl]amino]pentanedioic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H14N2O5/c1-4(9)7(13)10-5(8(14)15)2-3-6(11)12/h4-5H,2-3,9H2,1H3,(H,10,13)(H,11,12)(H,14,15)/t4-,5-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: VYZAGTDAHUIRQA-WHFBIAKZSA-N
• SMILES: C[C@@H](C(=O)N[C@@H](CCC(=O)O)C(=O)O)N

Ala-Glu-OH（Cat No.:M066696）is a dipeptide composed of alanine and glutamic acid with a free carboxylic acid group, often studied for its biochemical properties and role in peptide metabolism. This small peptide is used in research to investigate peptide transport mechanisms, enzymatic hydrolysis, and amino acid absorption. Its structural simplicity makes it a model compound in studies of peptide bond stability and substrate recognition by peptidases and transporters. Ala-Glu-OH also serves as a building block in peptide synthesis, contributing to the design of therapeutic peptides and drug delivery systems targeting specific biological pathways.