Chemical Name: | L-Tryptophan,1-[(1,1-dimethylethoxy)carbonyl]-N-[(phenylmethoxy)carbonyl]-, compd. withN-cyclohexylcyclohexanamine (1:1) (9CI) |
CAS Number: | 218938-57-9 |
Product Number: | AG00C12E(AGN-PC-0QYE8W) |
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Molecular Formula: | C36H49N3O6 |
Molecular Weight: | 619.7908 |
The Z-Trp(Boc)-OH.DCHA compound is a versatile reagent commonly used in chemical synthesis for the protection of amino acids. It acts as a protecting group for the amino terminal of the amino acid tryptophan, protecting it from unwanted reactions during chemical transformations. This compound enables chemists to selectively modify other parts of the molecule without affecting the functionality of the tryptophan residue. By using Z-Trp(Boc)-OH.DCHA in their synthesis, researchers can control the sequence of reactions in complex organic synthesis processes, allowing for the creation of diverse molecules with specific properties and functions.