KPV — Compound Overview
A researcher-focused overview of KPV: what the compound is, its chemistry, how it appears in the published literature, and how Index Peptides documents each batch.
Last updated: 2026-08-21 · By: Index Peptides technical team
Key facts about KPV
| Compound | KPV |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 67727-97-3 |
| Molecular formula | C16H30N4O4 |
| Molecular weight | 342.4 g/mol |
| Sequence | Lys-Pro-Val |
| Listed formats | 10mg per vial |
| Intended use | In-vitro laboratory research only |
What is KPV?
KPV is a synthetic tripeptide with the sequence Lys-Pro-Val. It corresponds to the C-terminal tripeptide fragment of the melanocortin peptide α-MSH (alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone). The material is produced by solid-phase peptide synthesis and supplied as a lyophilised powder.
KPV is classified as a research chemical and is supplied strictly for in-vitro laboratory research.
KPV in the research literature
KPV appears in the laboratory literature as a C-terminal fragment of α-MSH, often studied alongside the parent peptide in receptor and cell-culture models. Index Peptides lists it as a technical research material only and takes no position on any application.
Form, handling and storage
KPV is supplied as a lyophilised (freeze-dried) powder in a sealed vial. Lyophilised peptides are best stored at -20°C, desiccated and protected from light; long-term stability data are batch-specific and recorded against the batch record.
Batch documentation at Index Peptides
Review the published certificate for the exact lot, including the laboratory, report date and analytical results actually reported. HPLC purity alone does not confirm LC-MS identity. Contact us before ordering if a required result is not published.
Frequently asked questions
Who is KPV supplied to?
Index Peptides supplies KPV exclusively to qualified researchers and licensed laboratories, for in-vitro research only. It is not for human or veterinary use.
What is the CAS number for KPV?
67727-97-3. KPV is a synthetic tripeptide with the sequence Lys-Pro-Val and a molecular weight of approximately 342.4 g/mol.
How is each batch verified?
Each published batch record shows the reversed-phase HPLC purity result and states when no LC-MS identity result has been published. Records are linked from the product page, and any batch can be checked by lot number on the verify page.
What is the shelf life of KPV?
As supplied (lyophilised powder in a sealed vial), KPV is stored at -20C, desiccated and protected from light. Long-term stability is documented per batch on the certificate of analysis; treat the batch record as the authoritative shelf-life reference for that lot.
What is the difference between the sizes?
The difference is the nominal peptide content per vial. KPV is supplied as 10mg vials. Every format carries the same batch documentation and purity testing.
What does the certificate of analysis show?
Review the published certificate for the exact lot, including the laboratory, report date and analytical results actually reported. HPLC purity alone does not confirm LC-MS identity. Contact us before ordering if a required result is not published.
References
Research use only. Not for human or animal consumption.