Specification
Description
FMOC-beta-Me-DL-Phe is a derivative of the amino acid phenylalanine, which is an essential amino acid that cannot be synthesized by the human body and must be obtained through the diet. FMOC-beta-Me-DL-Phe is a modified version of phenylalanine that is used in peptide synthesis for its ability to protect the amino group during chemical reactions.
IUPAC Name
2-(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxycarbonylamino)-3-phenylbutanoic acid
Canonical SMILES
CC(C1=CC=CC=C1)C(C(=O)O)NC(=O)OCC2C3=CC=CC=C3C4=CC=CC=C24
InChI
1S/C25H23NO4/c1-16(17-9-3-2-4-10-17)23(24(27)28)26-25(29)30-15-22-20-13-7-5-11-18(20)19-12-6-8-14-21(19)22/h2-14,16,22-23H,15H2,1H3,(H,26,29)(H,27,28)
InChI Key
ZQWJZRLWGALBIQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Application
FMOC-beta-Me-DL-Phe is commonly used in peptide synthesis for its ability to protect the amino group. It has also been used in the development of antimicrobial and anticancer agents.
Type
Unusual Amino Acids, Analogs of Phenylalanine and Tyrosine