N-(Methoxycarbonyl)-L-tert-leucine

• CAT Number: R008976
• CAS Number: 162537-11-3
• Molecular Formula: C8H15NO4
• Molecular Weight: 189.211
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: N-(Methoxycarbonyl)-3-methyl-L-valine
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-(methoxycarbonylamino)-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H15NO4/c1-8(2,3)5(6(10)11)9-7(12)13-4/h5H,1-4H3,(H,9,12)(H,10,11)/t5-/m1/s1
• InChIKey: NWPRXAIYBULIEI-RXMQYKEDSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)C(C(=O)O)NC(=O)OC

N-(Methoxycarbonyl)-L-tert-leucine is a derivative of the amino acid L-tert-leucine, featuring a methoxycarbonyl group attached to the nitrogen atom. This compound is commonly used in organic synthesis and peptide chemistry as a protected form of L-tert-leucine, enabling selective deprotection during chemical reactions. Its bulky tert-butyl group enhances steric effects, making it useful in asymmetric synthesis and the development of chiral intermediates for pharmaceuticals. Researchers utilize this compound to create bioactive molecules and study protein-ligand interactions.