Chemical Name: | Fmoc-2,4-difluoro-L-homophenylalanine |
CAS Number: | 1260607-93-9 |
Product Number: | AG01JMMI(AGN-PC-3H6HON) |
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The Fmoc-2,4-difluoro-L-homophenylalanine is a versatile amino acid derivative widely employed in chemical synthesis as a key building block for peptide and protein synthesis. Its unique structure, characterized by the presence of two fluorine atoms at the 2 and 4 positions on the aromatic ring, imparts distinct properties to the molecule that can be leveraged in various chemical reactions.In peptide synthesis, Fmoc-2,4-difluoro-L-homophenylalanine serves as a valuable tool for introducing fluorine-containing residues into peptide sequences. This can have a significant impact on the physicochemical properties and biological activities of the resulting peptides, making them attractive candidates for drug discovery and development. The presence of fluorine atoms can also influence the conformational stability and binding affinity of peptides, making them useful in structural studies and protein-protein interaction studies.Furthermore, the unique reactivity of Fmoc-2,4-difluoro-L-homophenylalanine can enable selective chemical modifications and functionalizations of peptides, allowing for the introduction of diverse functional groups or labels for further studies or applications. Its compatibility with standard peptide synthesis methodologies makes it readily accessible for researchers and chemists to incorporate into their synthetic strategies, expanding the possibilities for designing and engineering peptides with tailored properties and functionalities.