Chemical Name: | Butanoic acid, 2-[[(1,1-dimethylethoxy)carbonyl]amino]-, (2R)- |
CAS Number: | 45121-22-0 |
Product Number: | AG00376Z(AGN-PC-0OAHUP) |
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MDL No: | MFCD00270335 |
Molecular Formula: | C9H17NO4 |
Molecular Weight: | 203.2356 |
(R)-N-Boc-2-aminobutyric acid, also known as Boc-Aib-OH, plays a key role in chemical synthesis as a versatile building block and chiral auxiliary. It is commonly utilized in peptide and protein synthesis to introduce chiral centers and improve the selectivity of reactions. Due to its Boc (tert-butoxycarbonyl) protecting group, (R)-N-Boc-2-aminobutyric acid allows for controlled manipulation of its amino and carboxylic acid functionalities, making it a valuable tool in the construction of complex organic molecules. Additionally, its rigid and bulky structure can influence the conformation of peptides and promote specific interactions, enhancing the stability and bioactivity of the final products.