Specification
Description
Boc-T4 is a synthetic prodrug of thyroxine, a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism and other physiological processes. Boc-T4 is designed to be a prodrug that can be activated by enzymes in the body to release thyroxine slowly over a prolonged period. This approach can reduce the dosage frequency and provide a more sustained release of the hormone.
Synonyms
N-(tert-Butyloxy)carbonyl-L-thyroxine, Boc-T4
IUPAC Name
(2S)-3-[4-(4-hydroxy-3,5-diiodophenoxy)-3,5-diiodophenyl]-2-[(2-methylpropan-2-yl)oxycarbonylamino]propanoic acid
Canonical SMILES
CC(C)(C)OC(=O)N[C@@H](CC1=CC(=C(C(=C1)I)OC2=CC(=C(C(=C2)I)O)I)I)C(=O)O
InChI
1S/C20H19I4NO6/c1-20(2,3)31-19(29)25-15(18(27)28)6-9-4-13(23)17(14(24)5-9)30-10-7-11(21)16(26)12(22)8-10/h4-5,7-8,15,26H,6H2,1-3H3,(H,25,29)(H,27,28)/t15-/m0/s1
InChI Key
UFXHMKCFGLKNNF-HNNXBMFYSA-N
Application
Boc-T4 has potential applications in various fields of research and industry, including drug development, biomedical research, and agriculture. The compound can be used as a prodrug for thyroxine, providing a more sustained release of the hormone and reducing the dosage frequency. Boc-T4 can also serve as a tool for studying the role of thyroxine in various physiological processes.
Type
Unusual Amino Acids, Analogs of Phenylalanine and Tyrosine