Chemical Name: | 2-Naphthalenebutanoicacid, β-[[(1,1-dimethylethoxy)carbonyl]amino]-,(bR)- |
CAS Number: | 219297-10-6 |
Product Number: | AG003OEM(AGN-PC-0QYGR1) |
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Molecular Formula: | C19H23NO4 |
Molecular Weight: | 329.3902 |
The compound (R)-3-((tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino)-4-(naphthalen-2-yl)butanoic acid, also known as $name$, is a valuable reagent in chemical synthesis due to its versatile applications. It serves as a key building block in the synthesis of peptides and peptidomimetics. By incorporating this compound into a synthetic pathway, chemists can strategically introduce both the tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc) protecting group and the naphthalen-2-yl moiety into the target molecule, allowing for precise modification and functionalization. Additionally, the stereochemistry of the (R)-3 position in the molecule confers specific chirality that can be crucial in the design and synthesis of bioactive compounds or pharmaceutical agents. This compound's unique structure and reactivity make it an indispensable tool for chemists seeking to access complex molecular architectures in their synthetic endeavors.