L-Alanyl-L-glutamine is a stable synthetic glutamine dipeptide. This dipeptide is used as an alternative source of amino acids in cell culture medium.Synonyms:N2-L-Alanyl-glutamine; N2-L-Alanyl-L-glutamine; 72: PN: US20070066537 PAGE: 17 claimed protein; 96: PN: WO2011146121 PAGE: 115 claimed sequence; Alanyl-glutamine; Dipeptamin; Dipeptiven; GlutaMAX; Glutamax I; L-Ala-L-Gln; SustamineCAS Number:39537-23-0Molecular Formula:C8H15N3O4Molecular Weight:217.22AppearanceSupplied as a white powder.Purity≥98%Melting Point:As reportedLoss on Drying:≤0.5%Storage and Stability:May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20°C. Stable for 6 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.