3-Acetyl-N-benzyloxycarbonyl-4-O-benzyl-L-tyrosine Methyl Ester (CAS 105205-69-4)

3-Acetyl-N-benzyloxycarbonyl-4-O-benzyl-L-tyrosine Methyl Ester is a chemically synthesized derivative of the amino acid L-tyrosine, extensively modified for use in the specialized field of peptide synthesis. This compound is particularly valued for its protective groups which safeguard reactive sites during the sequential assembly of peptides. The benzyloxycarbonyl (Cbz or Z) group protects the amine end, preventing premature bonding; the benzyl group shields the tyrosine′s phenolic hydroxyl group; the acetyl group guards additional reactive sites; and the methyl ester group at the carboxyl end enhances solubility and prevents undesired peptide bonding. These modifications are crucial for maintaining the integrity and sequence specificity of peptides during synthesis, allowing researchers to create complex peptides with high fidelity. This methodical protection and stepwise construction are essential in producing peptides with precise biological or chemical properties for research in biochemistry, molecular biology, and related fields. By utilizing such advanced synthetic components, scientists can explore protein interactions, enzyme functions, and other biochemical pathways, thus opening up further possibilities in research and technology development, including drug design and biomaterials engineering.