N-(2,5-Dimethylphenylsulfonyl)-DL-leucine

• CAT Number: I043025
• CAS Number: 1009793-82-1
• Molecular Formula: C14H21NO4S
• Molecular Weight: 299.39
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-[(2,5-dimethylphenyl)sulfonylamino]-4-methylpentanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C14H21NO4S/c1-9(2)7-12(14(16)17)15-20(18,19)13-8-10(3)5-6-11(13)4/h5-6,8-9,12,15H,7H2,1-4H3,(H,16,17)
• InChIKey: YKLYILQBCOVJHM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)C)S(=O)(=O)NC(CC(C)C)C(=O)O

N-(2,5-Dimethylphenylsulfonyl)-DL-leucine（Cat No.:I043025）is a modified form of DL-leucine, where a 2,5-dimethylphenylsulfonyl group is attached to the amino group. This sulfonyl group introduces steric bulk and enhances the compound’s reactivity, making it useful in peptide synthesis and chemical modifications. The addition of the dimethylphenylsulfonyl group can be utilized for selective protection or activation of the amino group during peptide chain elongation. This compound is useful in the development of bioactive peptides, where controlling the reactivity of specific residues is essential for studying protein function, folding, and enzyme interactions.