Chemical Name: | Carbamic acid, (2,2-dimethoxyethyl)-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester |
CAS Number: | 127119-09-9 |
Product Number: | AG000WON(AGN-PC-001NYZ) |
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Molecular Formula: | C9H19NO4 |
Molecular Weight: | 205.2515 |
The tert-butyl (2,2-dimethoxyethyl)carbamate, also known as Boc-DEOC, is a versatile compound commonly used in chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a protecting group, enabling selective protection of amine functionalities in various organic reactions. By reacting with the amine group, Boc-DEOC forms a stable carbamate linkage, effectively preventing unwanted side reactions or unwanted interactions with other functional groups. This protection can be selectively removed under mild conditions, allowing for further modification at the deprotected amine site. The ease of installation and removal makes tert-butyl (2,2-dimethoxyethyl)carbamate a valuable tool in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, pharmaceutical intermediates, and bioactive compounds.