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What are the physical and chemical properties of S-[(Benzyloxy)carbonyl]-L-cysteine (CAS: 1625-72-5)?
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S-[(Benzyloxy)carbonyl]-L-cysteine is a crystalline compound with a molecular weight of approximately 326.26 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water and is mildly hydrolytically stable. This compound is reactive towards nucleophiles and can undergo peptide bond formation. It is typically used in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical applications.
About
CAS No
1625-72-5
English Name
S-[(Benzyloxy)carbonyl]-L-cysteine
Molecular Formula
C11H13NO4S
Molecular Weight
255.29 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)COC(=O)SCC(C(=O)O)N
InChIKey
IAZGSEXFFGHKDF-VIFPVBQESA-N
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