Boc-L-aspartic Acid β-Methyl Ester

• CAT Number: R015037
• CAS Number: 59768-74-0
• Molecular Formula: C10H17NO6
• Molecular Weight: 247.247
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: N-[(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)​carbonyl]​-L-aspartic Acid 4-Methyl Ester; (S)-2-(tert-Butoxycarbonylamino)-4-methoxy-4-oxobutanoic Acid; N-tert-Butoxycarbonylaspartic Acid β-Methyl Ester
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-4-methoxy-2-[(2-methylpropan-2-yl)oxycarbonylamino]-4-oxobutanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H17NO6/c1-10(2,3)17-9(15)11-6(8(13)14)5-7(12)16-4/h6H,5H2,1-4H3,(H,11,15)(H,13,14)/t6-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: WFPSMPYVXFVVFA-LURJTMIESA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)OC(=O)NC(CC(=O)OC)C(=O)O

Boc-L-aspartic Acid β-Methyl Ester is a protected form of aspartic acid, featuring a tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc) group that enhances stability during chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a versatile building block in peptide synthesis and medicinal chemistry, allowing for the introduction of aspartate residues in peptides. The β-methyl ester modification improves lipophilicity and solubility, making it suitable for various biological applications. Research into Boc-L-aspartic Acid β-Methyl Ester focuses on its role in drug development and its potential therapeutic applications in neurobiology and metabolic disorders.