Chemical Name: | 3-[9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxycarbonyl(methyl)amino]propanoic acid |
CAS Number: | 172965-84-3 |
Product Number: | AG003T17(AGN-PC-00OQOG) |
Synonyms: | |
MDL No: | MFCD01861327 |
Molecular Formula: | C19H19NO4 |
Molecular Weight: | 325.3585 |
N-Fmoc-N-Methyl-beta-alanine is commonly utilized in chemical synthesis as a versatile building block for the preparation of peptide and pharmaceutical compounds. Its Fmoc (9-fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl) protected amino group allows for selective deprotection under mild conditions, enabling the sequential assembly of peptides with high purity. This compound is particularly valuable in solid-phase peptide synthesis, where the Fmoc group serves as a temporary protecting group during the coupling of amino acids, leading to the controlled elongation of the peptide chain. Additionally, the presence of the N-Methyl group enhances the stability and solubility of the compound in various organic solvents, facilitating its incorporation into complex molecular structures. Furthermore, the unique properties of N-Fmoc-N-Methyl-beta-alanine make it an essential tool for the development of novel peptide-based therapeutics and bioactive compounds.