Gly-Sar

• CAT Number: I043137
• CAS Number: 29816-01-1
• Molecular Formula: C5H10N2O3
• Molecular Weight: 146.15
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-[(2-aminoacetyl)-methylamino]acetic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H10N2O3/c1-7(3-5(9)10)4(8)2-6/h2-3,6H2,1H3,(H,9,10)
• InChIKey: VYAMLSCELQQRAE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CN(CC(=O)O)C(=O)CN

Gly-Sar (Cat No.:I043137) is a dipeptide composed of glycine and sarcosine, an amino acid derivative. It is often used in biochemical research to study peptide transport, metabolism, and protein synthesis. Gly-Sar serves as a substrate for transporters in biological membranes, helping researchers explore peptide absorption and intracellular trafficking mechanisms. Its simple structure makes it a valuable model compound in drug delivery systems and pharmacology studies, particularly for understanding how peptides or similar compounds are absorbed into cells. Gly-Sar is also employed in investigations of metabolic processes and the functionality of specific transport systems in various tissues.