Specification
Description
Boc-6-methyl-DL-tryptophan, also known as Boc-Trp(Me)-OH, is a modified form of L-tryptophan. It is commonly used in the field of peptide synthesis as a building block for the preparation of peptide mimics. The compound is highly stable and easy to handle, making it an ideal candidate for constructing complex peptide sequences.
Synonyms
6-Methyl-N-{[(2-methyl-2-propanyl)oxy]carbonyl}tryptophan, Boc-Trp(Me)-OH
IUPAC Name
3-(6-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)-2-[(2-methylpropan-2-yl)oxycarbonylamino]propanoic acid
Canonical SMILES
CC1=CC2=C(C=C1)C(=CN2)CC(C(=O)O)NC(=O)OC(C)(C)C
InChI
1S/C17H22N2O4/c1-10-5-6-12-11(9-18-13(12)7-10)8-14(15(20)21)19-16(22)23-17(2,3)4/h5-7,9,14,18H,8H2,1-4H3,(H,19,22)(H,20,21)
InChI Key
URCBNXYBBPLKFU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
539.1±50.0 ℃at 760 mmHg
Application
Boc-Trp(Me)-OH is commonly used as a building block for the synthesis of peptide mimics in various fields of research, including drug discovery and development, molecular biology, and materials science. The compound is also used as a reagent for the modification of proteins and peptides.
Type
Unusual Amino Acids, Analogs of Tryptophan
Vapor Pressure
0.0±1.5 mmHg at 25℃