Chemical Name: | N-Boc-L-cysteine Methanethiosulfonate |
CAS Number: | 1043867-42-0 |
Product Number: | AG008WFU(AGN-PC-0WAGXU) |
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Molecular Formula: | C9H19NO6S3 |
Molecular Weight: | 333.44526 |
N-Boc-L-cysteine Methanethiosulfonate is a versatile reagent commonly used in chemical synthesis for the selective modification of thiol groups in peptides and proteins. Due to its specific reactivity towards thiol functionalities, this compound is employed in the site-specific introduction of various functional groups, such as fluorescent probes or other chemical moieties, onto cysteine residues within peptides or proteins. The N-Boc protecting group ensures the stability of the amino acid during synthesis processes, allowing for controlled and targeted thiol labeling reactions. This reagent plays a crucial role in bioconjugation strategies and the preparation of tailored peptide-based constructs for a wide range of biochemical and biophysical applications.