1445976-44-2

Basic information

• Product Name: Boc-(R)-2-aMino-5-Methylhexanoic acid
• Synonyms: Boc-(R)-2-aMino-5-Methylhexanoic acid;(Tert-Butoxy)Carbonyl D-HoLeu-OH(Viscous liquid)
• CAS NO: 1445976-44-2
• Molecular Formula: C12H23NO4
• Molecular Weight: 245.31532
• Product Categories: unnatural amino acids
• Mol File: 1445976-44-2.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• Storage Temp.: 2-8°C
• CAS DataBase Reference: Boc-(R)-2-aMino-5-Methylhexanoic acid(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Boc-(R)-2-aMino-5-Methylhexanoic acid(1445976-44-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Boc-(R)-2-aMino-5-Methylhexanoic acid(1445976-44-2)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 1445976-44-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Boc-(R)-2-aMino-5-Methylhexanoic acid, also known as Boc-protected L-isoleucine, is a compound that belongs to the family of amino acids. It is a derivative of the essential amino acid isoleucine, which is important for protein synthesis and muscle metabolism in the human body. The "Boc" in the name refers to the tert-butyloxycarbonyl protecting group, which is commonly used in organic synthesis to protect specific functional groups during chemical reactions. Boc-(R)-2-aMino-5-Methylhexanoic acid is often used in peptide and protein synthesis as a key building block, and its Boc-protected form allows for selective deprotection and manipulation of the amino acid during chemical reactions. Boc-(R)-2-aMino-5-Methylhexanoic acid plays a crucial role in the production of peptides and proteins for various research and pharmaceutical applications.

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
Boc-(R)-2-aMino-5-Methylhexanoic acid is used as a key building block for the synthesis of peptides and proteins, which are essential for the development of new drugs and therapies.
Used in Research Applications:
Boc-(R)-2-aMino-5-Methylhexanoic acid is used as a protected amino acid in the synthesis of complex peptide structures, enabling researchers to study their properties and functions in various biological systems.