Boc-L-isoleucine methyl ester is a chemical compound commonly used in peptide synthesis and organic chemistry. It is an amino acid derivative, specifically a protected form of isoleucine, where the amino group is protected by a tert-butyloxycarbonyl (Boc) group, and the carboxylic acid is esterified with methanol to form a methyl ester. This compound is characterized by its white to off-white crystalline solid appearance and is typically soluble in organic solvents such as methanol and dichloromethane, but less soluble in water. The Boc protecting group is widely utilized in peptide synthesis as it can be easily removed under mild acidic conditions, allowing for the selective deprotection of the amino group. The methyl ester functionality enhances the compound's lipophilicity, facilitating its incorporation into various chemical reactions. Boc-L-isoleucine methyl ester is valuable in the synthesis of peptides and other bioactive molecules, contributing to research in pharmaceuticals and biochemistry.

Boc-L-isoleucine methyl ester

17901-01-8: Boc-L-isoleucine methyl ester is a chemical compound commonly used in peptide synthesis and organic chemistry. It is an amino acid derivative, specifically a protected form of isoleucine, where the amino group is protected by a tert-butyloxycarbonyl (Boc) group, and the carboxylic acid is esterified with methanol to form a methyl ester. This compound is characterized by its white to off-white crystalline solid appearance and is typically soluble in organic solvents such as methanol and dichloromethane, but less soluble in water. The Boc protecting group is widely utilized in peptide synthesis as it can be easily removed under mild acidic conditions, allowing for the selective deprotection of the amino group. The methyl ester functionality enhances the compound's lipophilicity, facilitating its incorporation into various chemical reactions. Boc-L-isoleucine methyl ester is valuable in the synthesis of peptides and other bioactive molecules, contributing to research in pharmaceuticals and biochemistry.

L-Isoleucine, N-[(1,1-dimethylethoxy)carbonyl]-, methyl ester

<p>(2S,3S)-Methyl 2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-3-methylpentanoate</p>

CAS 17901-01-8

Boc-L-isoleucine methyl ester

L-Isoleucine, N-[(1,1-dimethylethoxy)carbonyl]-, methyl ester

Ref: IN-DA0026P2

(2S,3S)-Methyl 2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-3-methylpentanoate

Ref: 54-OR1063246

(2S,3S)-Methyl 2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-3-methylpentanoate

Ref: 10-F226374