Molekula
BOC-L-Lysine-OH
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BOC-L-Lysine-OH is a protected amino acid used in peptide synthesis to prevent unwanted side reactions. It serves as a building block for the controlled assembly of peptides. CAS: 13734-28-6, Molecular Formula: NH2(CH2)4CH(COOH)NHCOOC(CH3)3, Molecular Weight: 246.30, Storage: Ambient, Signal Word: None. Molekula supplies BOC-L-Lysine-OH from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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5 g — £80.70 per pack ex VAT · £96.84 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Off white powder solid |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 15829974 |
| CAS Number | 13734-28-6 |
| IUPAC Name | (2S)-6-amino-2-[(2-methylpropan-2-yl)oxycarbonylamino]hexanoic acid |
| Molecular Formula | NH2(CH2)4CH(COOH)NHCOOC(CH3)3 |
| Molecular Weight | 246.30 |
| Exact Mass | 246.158 |
| SMILES | CC(C)(C)OC(=O)N[C@@H](CCCCN)C(=O)O |
| InChIKey | DQUHYEDEGRNAFO-QMMMGPOBSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C11H22N2O4/c1-11(2,3)17-10(16)13-8(9(14)15)6-4-5-7-12/h8H,4-7,12H2,1-3H3,(H,13,16)(H,14,15)/t8-/m0/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 2733284 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| HTS Code | 29241980 |
| 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, French, German, Italian, 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
- (S)-6-Amino-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)hexanoic acid
- (tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-lysine
- Boc-L-Lys-OH
- Boc-Lys-OH
- Boc-lysine
- epsilon-tert-Butyloxycarbonyl-lysine
- L-Lysine, N6-((1,1-dimethylethoxy)carbonyl)-
- N-alpha-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)-L-lysine
- N-Boc-L-Lysine
- N2-TERT-BUTOXYCARBONYL-L-LYSINE
Frequently asked questions
What is BOC-L-Lysine-OH used for?
It is used as a protected amino acid intermediate in peptide synthesis, particularly for introducing lysine residues with a BOC protecting group.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of BOC-L-Lysine-OH?
The formula is NH2(CH2)4CH(COOH)NHCOOC(CH3)3 and the molecular weight is 246.30 g/mol.
How should BOC-L-Lysine-OH be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade is available for BOC-L-Lysine-OH?
It is available in research grade, suitable for laboratory-scale peptide synthesis.
Can Molekula supply BOC-L-Lysine-OH in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply BOC-L-Lysine-OH in bulk quantities—please contact sales for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with my order of BOC-L-Lysine-OH?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS); additional documentation can be provided upon request.
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