Compound Q&A
How is N-[(Benzyloxy)carbonyl]phenylalanine (CAS: 2448-45-5) typically synthesized?
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N-[(Benzyloxy)carbonyl]phenylalanine (CAS: 2448-45-5) is typically synthesized via a multistep process involving the formation of a benzyl ester of phenylalanine followed by protection of the amine group with the benzyloxycarbonyl (CBZ) group. This process often involves the use of protecting group chemistry and can be achieved with high selectivity and yield. Common reactions include esterification, amide formation, and protection/deprotection steps.
About
CAS No
2448-45-5
English Name
N-[(Benzyloxy)carbonyl]phenylalanine
Molecular Formula
C17H17NO4
Molecular Weight
299.33 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)CC(C(=O)O)NC(=O)OCC2=CC=CC=C2
InChIKey
RRONHWAVOYADJL-OAHLLOKOSA-N
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