Also known as: ICI-50123; Peptavlon (brand); N-Boc-beta-Ala-Trp-Met-Asp-Phe-NH2
Pentagastrin is a synthetic pentapeptide analogue of gastrin, used as a diagnostic agent to stimulate gastric acid secretion. Mediocon Inc manufactures this high-purity API at its GMP-certified facility in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. Pentagastrin contains the same C-terminal tetrapeptide sequence responsible for all the biological activity of natural gastrin and is used clinically in gastric function testing and to evaluate parietal cell secretory capacity.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 5534-95-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C‷H₄₉N₇O₉S |
| Molecular Weight | 767.86 g/mol |
| Grade | IP / BP / EP / USP |
| Category | Diagnostic Agent / Gastric Stimulant |
| Assay | NLT 98.0% |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 0.5% |
| Heavy Metals | NMT 20 ppm |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.1% |
| Microbial Limits | Complies with pharmacopoeia |
| Identification | IR, HPLC Compliant |
| Batch No | PENT/24032026 |
| Mfg Date | MAR 2026 |
| Exp Date | FEB 2031 |
| Packing | 25 kg HDPE drums / as per requirement |