(R)-2-((tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino)pentanoic acid

• CAT Number: R026352
• CAS Number: 57521-85-4
• Molecular Formula: C10H19NO4
• Molecular Weight: 217.26
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (2R)-2-[(2-methylpropan-2-yl)oxycarbonylamino]pentanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H19NO4/c1-5-6-7(8(12)13)11-9(14)15-10(2,3)4/h7H,5-6H2,1-4H3,(H,11,14)(H,12,13)/t7-/m1/s1
• InChIKey: INWOAUUPYIXDHN-SSDOTTSWSA-N
• SMILES: CCC[C@H](C(=O)O)NC(=O)OC(C)(C)C

(R)-2-((tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino)pentanoic acid（Cat No.:R026352）is a chiral amino acid derivative that features a tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc) protecting group on the amino group, commonly used in peptide synthesis to prevent undesired reactions during the process. The compound contains a five-carbon chain with a carboxyl group at the α-position, making it a useful building block for the synthesis of peptides and bioactive molecules. The (R)-enantiomer is of particular interest due to its specific biological activity and is often employed in the design of pharmaceuticals, particularly for targeting metabolic and neurological pathways.