Molekula
BOC-L-Alanine-OH
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BOC-L-Alanine-OH is a protected amino acid used in peptide synthesis to prevent unwanted side reactions. It serves as a building block for the controlled formation of peptide bonds. CAS: 15761-38-3, Molecular Formula: C8H15NO4, Molecular Weight: 189.21, Storage: Ambient, Signal Word: None. Molekula supplies BOC-L-Alanine-OH from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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25 g — £30.90 per pack ex VAT · £37.08 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Off-white/beige/white fine crystals to powder |
| Melting Point | 76°C - 83°C |
| Specific rotation | -24.0° to - 26.0° |
| Purity (HPLC) | ≥98% |
| Water (KF) | ≤0.5% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
For research use only. Not for human use.
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 48689135 |
| CAS Number | 15761-38-3 |
| IUPAC Name | (2S)-2-[(2-methylpropan-2-yl)oxycarbonylamino]propanoic acid |
| EC Number | 239-847-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H15NO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 189.21 |
| Exact Mass | 189.1001 |
| SMILES | C[C@@H](C(=O)O)NC(=O)OC(C)(C)C |
| InChIKey | QVHJQCGUWFKTSE-YFKPBYRVSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C8H15NO4/c1-5(6(10)11)9-7(12)13-8(2,3)4/h5H,1-4H3,(H,9,12)(H,10,11)/t5-/m0/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 85082 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2924.19.1150 |
| Tariff Code | 2924190090 |
Safety & GHS
Precautionary statements
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, English (US), French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- (tert-Butoxycarbonyl)-l-alanine
- BOC-ALA
- Boc-Ala-OH
- Boc-L-Ala-OH
- Boc-l-alanine
- N-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)-L-alanine
- N-Boc-L-alanine
- N-t-Boc-L-alanine
- t-BA amino acid
- tert-butoxycarbonylalanine
Frequently asked questions
What is BOC-L-Alanine-OH used for?
It is primarily used as a protected amino acid intermediate in peptide synthesis.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of BOC-L-Alanine-OH?
The formula is C8H15NO4 with a molecular weight of 189.21 g/mol.
How should BOC-L-Alanine-OH be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade is available for BOC-L-Alanine-OH?
It is available in technical grade, suitable for laboratory and industrial synthesis.
Can Molekula supply BOC-L-Alanine-OH in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply BOC-L-Alanine-OH in bulk quantities upon request.
What documentation comes with my order of BOC-L-Alanine-OH?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
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