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Boc-L-Leucine

CAS 13139-15-6

Molecular structure of Boc-L-Leucine

CAS · 13139-15-6

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Product Overview

Boc-L-Leucine is a high-purity amino-acids supplied for industrial and specialty chemical applications. Contact our team for specifications, packaging options and lead times.

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Product Specifications

Appearance: White to off-white powder
Purity (HPLC): 98% min
Solubility: 1 mmol should be clear and transparent after dissolution in 5 mL DMF
IR: Consistent with structure
Water (KF): 8.0% max
Specific rotation: -26° to -22° (c=2, in AcOH)
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Applications

 

1. Peptide Synthesis

Boc-L-Leucine is a fundamental protected amino acid used in the assembly of peptides and proteins.

The Boc group protects the amino group, preventing undesired side reactions during coupling steps.

Used in Boc-based peptide synthesis strategies, often in solution-phase or solid-phase protocols.

2. Organic Synthesis

Acts as a chiral building block or intermediate in the synthesis of chiral auxiliaries, catalysts, or bioactive molecules.

Employed in the preparation of non-natural amino acids or derivatives with modified properties.

3. Pharmaceutical Research

Used in the development of peptide-based drugs, enzyme inhibitors, and ligands.

Helps explore structure-activity relationships (SAR) in medicinal chemistry.

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Benefits

✅ Protection of Amino Group

The Boc group is stable under neutral and basic conditions but can be selectively removed under acidic conditions (e.g., trifluoroacetic acid), facilitating stepwise synthesis.

✅ Chiral Purity

Derived from natural L-leucine, ensuring correct stereochemistry in peptide chains.

✅ Commercial Availability

Available in high purity and bulk quantities for both research and industrial peptide synthesis.

✅ Compatibility

Compatible with a wide range of coupling reagents and deprotection protocols.

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Conclusion

Boc-L-Leucine (CAS 13139-15-6) is an indispensable reagent in peptide synthesis and organic chemistry, providing amino group protection with a readily removable Boc group. Its use allows for precise and efficient construction of peptides and complex bioactive molecules, making it a staple in synthetic and medicinal chemistry laboratories.

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