Chemical Name: | Carbamic acid, [(1R,2R)-1-(hydroxymethyl)-2-(phenylmethoxy)propyl]-,1,1-dimethylethyl ester |
CAS Number: | 133565-43-2 |
Product Number: | AG003UIQ(AGN-PC-0PK0NT) |
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Molecular Formula: | C16H25NO4 |
Molecular Weight: | 295.3740 |
Boc-Thr(Bzl)-ol, also known as N-Boc-L-threoninol benzyl ester, is a versatile compound commonly used in chemical synthesis. This protected amino alcohol serves as a crucial building block in organic chemistry, particularly in peptide synthesis and drug development.Its Boc (tert-butoxycarbonyl) protecting group shields the amino group of threonine, preventing unwanted reactions during synthesis. The benzyl ester on the alcohol group also offers protection and can be selectively removed under mild conditions when needed. This selective deprotection functionality makes Boc-Thr(Bzl)-ol highly valuable in peptide coupling reactions, where precise and controlled manipulation of functional groups is essential.Furthermore, Boc-Thr(Bzl)-ol can be utilized in the preparation of various amino acid derivatives, pharmaceutical intermediates, and complex natural product syntheses. Its compatibility with a wide range of reagents and reaction conditions makes it a valuable tool in the toolbox of synthetic chemists.