Fmoc-(3S,4S,5S)-4-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methylheptanoic acid (CAS 215190-17-3)
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Fmoc-(3S,4S,5S)-4-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methylheptanoic acid is a chiral compound extensively used in the field of peptide synthesis. It is particularly relevant for the incorporation of unnatural amino acids into peptides, which is a technique widely employed to study protein structure and function. The Fmoc (9-fluorenylmethyloxycarbonyl) group provides a protective group for the amino functionality, allowing for selective deprotection and coupling under mild conditions, which is essential for the stepwise construction of peptide chains. Research involving this compound often explores its incorporation into peptides that are designed to have specific biological activities or to adopt defined secondary structures. Additionally, the hydroxyl and methyl groups present in its structure offer further points of functionalization, enabling the synthesis of more complex and diversely functionalized peptides.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Fmoc-(3S,4S,5S)-4-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methylheptanoic acid, 100 mg | sc-285583 | 100 mg | $115.00 | |||
Fmoc-(3S,4S,5S)-4-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methylheptanoic acid, 250 mg | sc-285583A | 250 mg | $237.00 |