N-Fmoc-L-alanine

• CAT Number: R061132
• CAS Number: 35661-39-3
• Molecular Formula: C18H17NO4
• Molecular Weight: 311.337
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxycarbonylamino)propanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C18H17NO4/c1-11(17(20)21)19-18(22)23-10-16-14-8-4-2-6-12(14)13-7-3-5-9-15(13)16/h2-9,11,16H,10H2,1H3,(H,19,22)(H,20,21)/t11-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: QWXZOFZKSQXPDC-NSHDSACASA-N
• SMILES: CC(C(=O)O)NC(=O)OCC1C2=CC=CC=C2C3=CC=CC=C13

N-Fmoc-L-alanine (CAT: R061132) is a crucial compound in peptide synthesis. Operating as a protecting group, it shields the amino group of L-alanine, allowing controlled sequential amino acid additions during solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS). Its mode of action involves reversible attachment and detachment, enabling stepwise elongation of peptides. Pharmacologically, it serves as a tool in producing customized peptides for biochemical and pharmaceutical research, contributing to the development of novel drugs, receptor ligands, and biological probes through precise peptide tailoring and modification.