Chemical Name: | 2-(dipropylamino)-3-(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)-3-oxopropanoic acid |
CAS Number: | 218926-47-7 |
Product Number: | AG007OUK(AGN-PC-09TEWS) |
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MDL No: | MFCD02092979 |
Molecular Formula: | C23H27NO4 |
Molecular Weight: | 381.4648 |
2-((((9H-Fluoren-9-yl)methoxy)carbonyl)amino)-2-propylpentanoic acid is a versatile compound commonly utilized in chemical synthesis processes. With its unique chemical structure and reactivity profile, this compound is particularly valued for its role as a protecting group in peptide synthesis. By selectively blocking specific functional groups within peptide molecules, this compound enables precise control over the sequential assembly of amino acids during peptide chain elongation. Additionally, the presence of the fluorenyl moiety in this molecule imparts enhanced stability and protection to the amino acid residues, ensuring high yields and purity in the final peptide products. Its application in chemical synthesis extends beyond peptide chemistry, finding utility in the synthesis of various complex organic molecules where protection and selective deprotection steps are crucial for successful transformations.