Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of N-[(Benzyloxy)carbonyl]-L-leucine (CAS: 2018-66-8)?
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N-[(Benzyloxy)carbonyl]-L-leucine (CAS: 2018-66-8) is primarily used in pharmaceuticals for synthesizing peptides and proteins. It serves as a building block in drug development, particularly in creating bioactive molecules. Additionally, it is utilized in research for studying amino acid functionality and in industrial applications for chemical derivatization. Its protected form allows controlled release of leucine in complex reactions.
About
CAS No
2018-66-8
English Name
N-[(Benzyloxy)carbonyl]-L-leucine
Molecular Formula
C14H19NO4
Molecular Weight
265.31 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)CC(C(=O)O)NC(=O)OCC1=CC=CC=C1
InChIKey
USPFMEKVPDBMCG-LBPRGKRZSA-N
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