Methyl (tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-leucinate

• CAT Number: I043128
• CAS Number: 63096-02-6
• Molecular Formula: C12H23NO4
• Molecular Weight: 245.32
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: methyl (2S)-4-methyl-2-[(2-methylpropan-2-yl)oxycarbonylamino]pentanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H23NO4/c1-8(2)7-9(10(14)16-6)13-11(15)17-12(3,4)5/h8-9H,7H2,1-6H3,(H,13,15)/t9-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: QSEVMIMUBKMNOU-VIFPVBQESA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)C[C@@H](C(=O)OC)NC(=O)OC(C)(C)C

Methyl (tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-leucinate（Cat No.:I043128）is a protected form of the amino acid leucine, commonly used in peptide synthesis. The tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc) group is a temporary protecting group attached to the amino group of leucine, shielding it during peptide chain elongation. The methyl ester form enhances the solubility of the compound and facilitates its use in organic synthesis. Once the peptide chain is complete, the Boc group can be removed using mild acidic conditions, allowing for the formation of the final peptide. This compound is essential for the synthesis of peptides with leucine residues in pharmaceutical and biochemical research.