Molecular Characteristics
Complete Specifications
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CAS Registry Number: Not assigned (natural peptide complex)
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PubChem CID: Not available
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Peptide Classification: Thymic polypeptide complex (mixture of short peptides)
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Molecular Formula: Variable (multi-peptide composition)
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Molecular Weight: Variable (multi-peptide composition)
Structural Composition
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Composition:
Complex mixture of low-molecular-weight thymic peptides, including dipeptides, tripeptides, and short regulatory fragments -
Length: Variable (typically 2–5 amino acids per peptide)
Physical Properties
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Appearance: White to off-white lyophilized powder
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Solubility: Water, bacteriostatic water, buffered aqueous solutions (e.g., PBS)
Structural & Stability Notes
Thymalin is a polypeptide complex derived from thymic tissue, consisting of a mixture of short peptides rather than a single defined amino acid sequence. Due to its multi-component nature, molecular formula and weight are inherently variable. The individual peptides within the complex are low molecular weight and exhibit predictable stability characteristics when stored in lyophilized form. Protection from moisture, light exposure, and repeated freeze–thaw cycles helps maintain structural integrity and analytical consistency during research applications.





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