Boc-(S)-2-amino-3-(3-indolyl)propionitrile (CAS 138165-79-4)
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Boc-(S)-2-amino-3-(3-indolyl)propionitrile is a compound of significance in the field of organic chemistry, especially in the synthesis of complex amino acids and peptides. In research, it is employed as a protected form of amino acid that can be incorporated into peptide chains using standard peptide synthesis techniques. The Boc (tert-butoxycarbonyl) group serves as a protective group that shields the amino functionality during reactions that would otherwise modify it. This specificity is for sequential reactions in peptide synthesis, where selectivity and the ability to control reaction sites are paramount. The indole moiety of the compound is also of particular interest in chemical research due to its presence in tryptophan and related biologically active molecules, making it a valuable building block for the study of protein interactions and enzyme kinetics.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Boc-(S)-2-amino-3-(3-indolyl)propionitrile, 250 mg | sc-285063 | 250 mg | $120.00 | |||
Boc-(S)-2-amino-3-(3-indolyl)propionitrile, 1 g | sc-285063A | 1 g | $420.00 |