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L-Alanyl-L-1-aminoethylphosphonic acid (CAS 60668-24-8)

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Alternate Names:
Alafosfalin
Application:
L-Alanyl-L-1-aminoethylphosphonic acid is an antibacterial agent
CAS Number:
60668-24-8
Purity:
≥95%
Molecular Weight:
196.14
Molecular Formula:
C5H13N2O4P
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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L-Alanyl-L-1-aminoethylphosphonic acid exhibits antibacterial activity. L-Alanyl-L-1-aminoethylphosphonic acid, also known as AEP or Ala-AEP, is a synthetic peptide derivative. It is an amino acid analogue that contains an alanine residue linked to an aminoethylphosphonic acid moiety through a peptide bond.


L-Alanyl-L-1-aminoethylphosphonic acid (CAS 60668-24-8) References

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L-Alanyl-L-1-aminoethylphosphonic acid, 250 mg

sc-257647
250 mg
$221.00