Boc-beta-t-butyl-l-alanine

• CAT Number: R039052
• CAS Number: 79777-82-5
• Molecular Formula: C12H23NO4
• Molecular Weight: 245.319
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-4,4-dimethyl-2-[(2-methylpropan-2-yl)oxycarbonylamino]pentanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H23NO4/c1-11(2,3)7-8(9(14)15)13-10(16)17-12(4,5)6/h8H,7H2,1-6H3,(H,13,16)(H,14,15)/t8-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: PUQVQDMFCAGQQB-QMMMGPOBSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)CC(C(=O)O)NC(=O)OC(C)(C)C

Boc-beta-t-butyl-L-alanine is a protected amino acid derivative used in peptide synthesis. The compound features a tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc) group protecting the amino group, which prevents unwanted reactions during synthetic processes. Additionally, the β-position of the alanine molecule is modified with a tert-butyl group, enhancing its steric bulk and altering its chemical properties. This derivative is commonly used in solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) and other organic reactions to create peptides with specific structural or functional properties. Researchers utilize Boc-beta-t-butyl-L-alanine to introduce conformational rigidity and explore potential bioactive peptides in drug discovery.