Chemical Name: | Fmoc-Hmd HCl |
CAS Number: | 945923-91-1 |
Product Number: | AG00IID8(AGN-PC-0WOKVW) |
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Molecular Formula: | C21H27ClN2O2 |
Molecular Weight: | 374.9043 |
FMOC-Hmd HCl, also known as 9-Fluorenylmethyloxycarbonyl homocysteine hydrochloride, is a crucial reagent commonly used in chemical synthesis, specifically in the field of peptide synthesis. This compound is utilized for the protection and subsequent selective deprotection of the amino group of homocysteine during peptide assembly.By forming a stable amide bond with the amino group, FMOC-Hmd HCl effectively blocks unwanted reactions at this site, allowing for the precise and controlled synthesis of peptides. The FMOC group can then be selectively removed under mild conditions, revealing the free amino group for further coupling reactions. This strategy helps in avoiding side reactions and ensures high purity and yield in the final peptide product.Furthermore, the use of FMOC-Hmd HCl offers chemists flexibility in peptide design and modification, enabling the incorporation of homocysteine residues with ease. Its compatibility with common coupling reagents and solid-phase peptide synthesis methodologies makes it a versatile tool for the synthesis of complex peptides with diverse applications in biochemistry, pharmacology, and biotechnology.