Gly-Ala

• CAT Number: I042990
• CAS Number: 3695-73-6
• Molecular Formula: C5H10N2O3
• Molecular Weight: 146.14
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (2S)-2-[(2-aminoacetyl)amino]propanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H10N2O3/c1-3(5(9)10)7-4(8)2-6/h3H,2,6H2,1H3,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)/t3-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: VPZXBVLAVMBEQI-VKHMYHEASA-N
• SMILES: C[C@@H](C(=O)O)NC(=O)CN

Gly-Ala（Cat No.:I042990）, or glycine-alanine, is a dipeptide composed of the amino acids glycine and alanine. It is commonly found in various biological systems and plays a role in protein synthesis and metabolism. Gly-Ala is of particular interest in research related to peptide synthesis, as it serves as a model compound for studying peptide bonding and structure. Additionally, it has been investigated for its potential therapeutic applications, including its involvement in regulating muscle function, metabolism, and energy production. Gly-Ala is also used in protein engineering and bioinformatics research.