Compound Q&A
What is N-Formyl-methionyl-leucyl-phenylalanyl-phenylalanine (CAS: 8016-84-0)?
Answer
N-Formyl-methionyl-leucyl-phenylalanyl-phenylalanine, also known as FMLPP, is a synthetic peptide used extensively in biological research. It is a tetrapeptide with a formyl group attached to the N-terminus. This compound is often used as a pharmacological tool in studies of cell signaling pathways and receptor interactions.
About
CAS No
8016-84-0
English Name
N-Formyl-methionyl-leucyl-phenylalanyl-phenylalanine
Molecular Formula
C30H40N4O6S
Molecular Weight
584.73 g/mol
SMILES
S(C)CC[C@@H](C(N[C@H](C(N[C@H](C(N[C@H](C(=O)O)CC1C=CC=CC=1)=O)CC1C=CC=CC=1)=O)CC(C)C)=O)NC=O
InChIKey
PJENNOWAVBNNNE-CQJMVLFOSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-09 18:46
