Chemical Name: | DL-Alanine, N-[(1,1-dimethylethoxy)carbonyl]-N-methyl- |
CAS Number: | 13734-31-1 |
Product Number: | AG0038AP(AGN-PC-00UMJN) |
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Molecular Formula: | C9H17NO4 |
Molecular Weight: | 203.2356 |
N-Boc-N-methyl-DL-alanine, also known as Boc-Me-Ala-OH, is a versatile organic compound widely used in chemical synthesis as a key building block for the preparation of various pharmaceuticals, peptides, and other organic molecules. Its strategically placed Boc (tert-butoxycarbonyl) protecting group allows for selective deprotection under mild acidic conditions, making it a valuable tool in organic chemistry for controlling reactivity and regioselectivity during multi-step syntheses. This compound is particularly valuable in the synthesis of complex peptides and peptidomimetics, where the N-Boc-N-methyl-DL-alanine unit can serve as a critical component in establishing the desired sequence and stereochemistry of the final product. Additionally, the presence of the N-methyl group provides enhanced stability and conformational control to the resulting molecules, making N-Boc-N-methyl-DL-alanine an essential reagent in the development of bioactive compounds with improved pharmacokinetic properties.