alpha-Aminoisobutyric acid t-butyl ester hydrochloride (CAS 4512-32-7)
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alpha-Aminoisobutyric acid t-butyl ester hydrochloride is a compound extensively used in the field of organic chemistry, particularly in peptide synthesis. It serves as a protected form of alpha-aminoisobutyric acid (Aib), a non-proteinogenic amino acid, which is employed to introduce conformational constraints in peptides due to its tendency to promote helical structures. The t-butyl ester group provides a means to protect the carboxylic acid functionality during peptide coupling reactions, allowing for greater control over the synthesis process. The hydrochloride salt enhances the solubility of the compound in polar solvents, facilitating its use under various reaction conditions. Research involving alpha-Aminoisobutyric acid t-butyl ester hydrochloride is for designing and synthesizing novel peptides with potential applications in materials science, such as the creation of bioactive peptides or peptidomimetics with specific structural properties.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
alpha-Aminoisobutyric acid t-butyl ester hydrochloride, 1 g | sc-291863 | 1 g | $112.00 | |||
alpha-Aminoisobutyric acid t-butyl ester hydrochloride, 5 g | sc-291863A | 5 g | $408.00 |