KPV Peptide Specifications
Core Identifiers
- Name: KPV
- Full chemical name: H-Lys-Pro-Val-OH (L-lysyl-L-prolyl-L-valine, free acid)
- Synonyms: α-MSH (11-13); ACTH(11-13); alpha-MSH (11-13)
- Sequence (1-letter): KPV
- Sequence (3-letter): Lys-Pro-Val
Physicochemical Data
- CAS Number: 67727-97-3
- Molecular formula: C16H30N4O4
- Molecular weight: 342.43 g/mol
- Peptide type: C-terminal tripeptide fragment of α-MSH (positions 11-13)
Research / Classification Notes
- Parent molecule: Alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH)
- Category: Synthetic tripeptide for laboratory research; α-MSH-related peptide
Technical Description
KPV is a synthetic tripeptide (H-Lys-Pro-Val-OH) corresponding to the C-terminal 11-13 fragment
of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH). It is supplied as a research-grade peptide
for in vitro and other approved laboratory applications only.
All products are intended for laboratory research use only. Not for human consumption,
veterinary, or household use.




