Product description
Natural Bifunctional Bioactive Dipeptide (Core Function)
The imidazole ring serves as the core functional structure, providing three key biological activities: scavenging reactive oxygen species (ROS), chelating pro-oxidant metal ions such as copper and zinc, and inhibiting the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) by preventing protein glycation cross-linking. The β-alanine moiety provides a buffering amino site and is naturally present in skin and muscle cells. When applied topically, it helps improve glycation-induced dullness and fine lines, while oral supplementation helps alleviate oxidative stress and exercise-induced muscle damage. Unlike protected building blocks used in GLP peptide synthesis, this molecule requires no deprotection and possesses intrinsic biological activity.
Protection-Group Free – No Cleavage or Deprotection Required
This compound contains no tert-butyl esters, Fmoc groups, sulfonyl protecting groups, or other acid-labile protecting structures, eliminating the need for TFA-mediated deprotection. It is stable in neutral aqueous solutions at room temperature and is compatible with mild manufacturing processes for cosmetics, foods, and oral formulations without requiring strong-acid post-processing or purification.
Safe for Direct Topical and Oral Use
As a small hydrophilic dipeptide, it readily penetrates the superficial layers of the skin with low irritation potential. It has a favorable oral safety profile at compliant dosage levels and produces no irritating degradation by-products. This compound is a finished functional ingredient rather than a synthetic intermediate and can be directly incorporated into cosmetic formulations, dietary supplements, tablets, and cell culture media.
Versatile Active Ingredient for Antioxidant and Anti-Glycation Applications
In addition to skincare and oral supplementation, this ingredient can be used for antioxidant protection in cell culture systems and as a preservative for fresh meat products. Owing to the unique buffering and metal-chelating properties of its imidazole ring, it is widely recognized as a mainstream anti-glycation active ingredient. It is unrelated to the synthesis of long-chain fatty acid-modified GLP peptides.
For Direct Use as a Functional Ingredient
This product is a finished functional ingredient intended for direct use in cosmetics, foods, and dietary supplements. Unlike peptide synthesis intermediates, it requires no subsequent coupling or deprotection steps and can be used directly in topical formulations or compliant oral products.