Chemical Name: | D-Phenylalanine, N-[(1,1-dimethylethoxy)carbonyl]-, 4-nitrophenyl ester |
CAS Number: | 16159-70-9 |
Product Number: | AG001VPW(AGN-PC-0O4MAN) |
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Molecular Formula: | C20H22N2O6 |
Molecular Weight: | 386.3985 |
Boc-D-Phe-ONp, also known as t-butyloxycarbonyl-D-phenylalanine p-nitrophenyl ester, is a commonly used reagent in chemical synthesis due to its versatile applications. This compound is widely utilized in peptide synthesis as a means of protecting the N-terminus of amino acids. By incorporating the Boc-D-Phe-ONp moiety, chemists can temporarily block the reactive amino group, allowing for selective reactions to occur at other functional groups within the molecule. Upon completion of the desired chemical transformations, the Boc protecting group can be readily removed under mild conditions, revealing the unaltered amino group for further manipulation. This strategic use of Boc-D-Phe-ONp enables precise control over the sequence and stereochemistry of peptide assembly, making it an indispensable tool for organic chemists working in the field of drug discovery, biochemical research, and peptide engineering.