RH0122 Diglycine | CAS 556-50-3 | BioChemika Grade >99%

Product Overview

RH0122 Diglycine, CAS 556-50-3, is a high-purity dipeptide supplied as BioChemika Grade with purity >99%. It is suitable for peptide research, amino acid studies, biochemical research, enzyme assays and other life science applications.

Diglycine, also known as Glycylglycine, consists of two glycine residues joined by a peptide bond. Its simple dipeptide structure makes it useful as a model compound for studying peptide chemistry, peptide hydrolysis, amino acid metabolism and enzyme activity.

Key Features

• BioChemika Grade

• Purity >99%

• CAS 556-50-3

• Also known as Glycylglycine

• Dipeptide composed of two glycine residues

• Contains one peptide bond

• Suitable for peptide research

• Suitable for amino acid research

• Suitable for biochemical research

• Suitable for enzyme studies

• 50 g standard packaging

Technical Specifications

Applications

• Peptide Research

• Peptide Chemistry

• Amino Acid Research

• Biochemical Research

• Enzyme Research

• Peptidase Studies

• Peptide Hydrolysis Research

• Amino Acid Metabolism Studies

• Biotechnology Research

• Life Science Research

Diglycine for Peptide Research

Diglycine is one of the simplest dipeptides and consists of two glycine molecules linked through a peptide bond.

Because of its simple and well-defined structure, Diglycine can be used as a model compound in research involving peptide bond formation, peptide structure and peptide chemistry.

RH0122 provides BioChemika Grade Diglycine with purity >99% for laboratory research.

Diglycine for Biochemical Research

Diglycine is useful in biochemical studies involving peptides, amino acids and enzyme-mediated reactions.

Its structure provides a convenient model for investigating the physicochemical and biochemical differences between free amino acids and peptide-linked amino acid residues.

It can therefore be used in suitable studies involving peptide metabolism and biochemical reaction mechanisms.

Diglycine for Enzyme Research

Diglycine can be used as a substrate or model dipeptide in suitable enzyme studies.

Peptidases and other peptide-processing enzymes can recognize or hydrolyze peptide bonds under appropriate experimental conditions.

This makes Diglycine relevant to research involving enzyme activity, substrate specificity and peptide hydrolysis.

Diglycine for Peptide Hydrolysis Research

The peptide bond connecting the two glycine residues can be hydrolyzed under suitable chemical or enzymatic conditions.

Diglycine can therefore serve as a simple model system for studying peptide bond cleavage and hydrolysis.

The reaction can be represented generally as:

Diglycine + H₂O → Glycine + Glycine

Experimental conditions depend on whether hydrolysis is performed chemically or enzymatically.

Diglycine for Amino Acid Research

Diglycine provides a useful comparison with free Glycine in amino acid and peptide research.

Researchers can evaluate how peptide bond formation affects molecular properties, biochemical behavior and interactions with enzymes.

This makes Diglycine useful in studies involving amino acid derivatives and small peptides.

Diglycine vs Glycine

Diglycine and Glycine are closely related but chemically different.

• Glycine: single amino acid

• Diglycine: dipeptide composed of two glycine residues

Diglycine contains a peptide bond, whereas free Glycine does not.

This structural difference gives the two compounds different molecular and biochemical properties.

Diglycine vs Dipeptides

A dipeptide is a compound containing two amino acid residues joined by a peptide bond.

Diglycine is one of the simplest examples because both residues are Glycine.

Other dipeptides may contain two different amino acids and therefore have different chemical and biological properties.

Diglycine vs Alanyl-Glutamine

Both Diglycine and Alanyl-Glutamine are dipeptides, but their amino acid compositions differ:

• Diglycine: Glycine + Glycine

• Alanyl-Glutamine: Alanine + Glutamine

Diglycine is particularly useful as a simple model dipeptide, while Alanyl-Glutamine is commonly studied as a glutamine-containing dipeptide.

Product Advantages

RH0122 Diglycine is supplied as BioChemika Grade with purity >99%, providing a high-purity dipeptide reagent for biochemical and peptide-related research.

Its simple molecular structure makes it suitable for peptide chemistry, peptide hydrolysis, amino acid research, enzyme studies and related laboratory applications.

The standard package is 50 g.

Storage and Handling

• Keep the container tightly sealed.

• Protect from moisture and contamination.

• Prepare solutions using appropriate laboratory procedures.

• Store according to the recommended product conditions.

• Follow standard laboratory handling practices.

• Refer to the applicable SDS for detailed storage and handling information.

Packaging

Standard Packaging: 50 g

Other quantities can be discussed upon request.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is RH0122 Diglycine?

RH0122 Diglycine, CAS 556-50-3, is a dipeptide supplied as BioChemika Grade with purity >99%.

Is Diglycine the same as Glycylglycine?

Yes. Glycylglycine is a commonly used synonym for Diglycine.

What is Diglycine made of?

Diglycine consists of two glycine residues connected by a peptide bond.

What is Diglycine used for in research?

Diglycine is suitable for peptide chemistry, biochemical research, amino acid studies, enzyme research and peptide hydrolysis studies.

Is Diglycine a dipeptide?

Yes. Diglycine is one of the simplest dipeptides.

What is the difference between Diglycine and Glycine?

Glycine is a single amino acid, while Diglycine consists of two Glycine residues joined through a peptide bond.

Can Diglycine be used for enzyme research?

Yes. It can be used as a model dipeptide or substrate in suitable studies involving peptidases and peptide-processing enzymes.

What is the CAS number of Diglycine?

The CAS number of RH0122 Diglycine is 556-50-3.

What is the purity of RH0122?

RH0122 is supplied as BioChemika Grade with purity >99%.

What packaging is available?

The standard package for RH0122 Diglycine is 50 g.