Chemical Name: | Pentanedioic acid, 3-[[(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]amino]-,mono(1,1-dimethylethyl) ester, (3R)- |
CAS Number: | 209252-17-5 |
Product Number: | AG002K4R(AGN-PC-0QWRSK) |
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Molecular Formula: | C24H26NO6- |
Molecular Weight: | 424.4663 |
Fmoc-β-HoAsp(OtBu)-OH, also known as Fluorenylmethyloxycarbonyl beta-hydroxyaspartic acid (tert-butyl ester), is a valuable reagent commonly used in chemical synthesis processes. This compound plays a crucial role in solid-phase peptide synthesis as a protecting group strategy for sensitive hydroxyaspartic acid residues. By utilizing Fmoc-β-HoAsp(OtBu)-OH, chemists can safeguard the hydroxyaspartic acid moiety during peptide assembly and manipulation, while enabling selective deprotection when required. This versatile reagent facilitates the efficient and controlled construction of complex peptide structures, making it an indispensable tool in the realm of peptide and protein chemistry.