DL-Leucyl-DL-phenylalanine

• CAT Number: I044403
• CAS Number: 56217-82-4
• Molecular Formula: C15H22N2O3
• Molecular Weight: 278.35
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-[(2-amino-4-methylpentanoyl)amino]-3-phenylpropanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H22N2O3/c1-10(2)8-12(16)14(18)17-13(15(19)20)9-11-6-4-3-5-7-11/h3-7,10,12-13H,8-9,16H2,1-2H3,(H,17,18)(H,19,20)
• InChIKey: KFKWRHQBZQICHA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)CC(C(=O)NC(CC1=CC=CC=C1)C(=O)O)N

DL-Leucyl-DL-phenylalanine（Cat No.:I044403）is a synthetic dipeptide composed of racemic mixtures of leucine and phenylalanine. As a model compound in biochemical and pharmaceutical research, it is used to study peptide transport, metabolism, and enzymatic hydrolysis. The presence of both D- and L-isomers allows investigation into stereospecific interactions with enzymes such as peptidases and proteases. This dipeptide also aids in exploring the structural and functional properties of peptides in drug design and delivery systems. Its applications span fundamental research in peptide chemistry and potential roles in developing peptide-based therapeutics.