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Fmoc-L-Glutamic acid gamma-tert-butyl ester (Fmoc-L-Glu-OTBU-OH)
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Fmoc-L-Glutamic acid gamma-tert-butyl ester (Fmoc-L-Glu-OTBU-OH) is a protected amino acid derivative used in solid-phase peptide synthesis to introduce glutamic acid with selective side-chain protection. It has a molecular formula of C24H27NO6, a molecular weight of 425.47 g/mol, and a CAS number of 71989-18-9. Store at 2 to 8 °C. Molekula supplies Fmoc-L-Glutamic acid gamma-tert-butyl ester (Fmoc-L-Glu-OTBU-OH) from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Overview
Fmoc-L-Glutamic acid gamma-tert-butyl ester (Fmoc-L-Glu-OTBU-OH) is a protected amino acid derivative used in solid-phase peptide synthesis to introduce glutamic acid with selective side-chain protection. It has a molecular formula of C24H27NO6, a molecular weight of 425.47 g/mol, and a CAS number of 71989-18-9. Store at 2 to 8 °C. Molekula supplies Fmoc-L-Glutamic acid gamma-tert-butyl ester (Fmoc-L-Glu-OTBU-OH) from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Pricing & pack sizes
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Specifications
Specifications available on request — see Documents below or contact our sales team.
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 27958744 |
| CAS Number | 71989-18-9 |
| IUPAC Name | (2S)-2-(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxycarbonylamino)-5-[(2-methylpropan-2-yl)oxy]-5-oxopentanoic acid |
| Molecular Formula | C24H27NO6 |
| Molecular Weight | 425.47 |
| Exact Mass | 425.1838 |
| SMILES | CC(C)(C)OC(=O)CC[C@@H](C(=O)O)NC(=O)OCC1C2=CC=CC=C2C3=CC=CC=C13 |
| InChIKey | OTKXCALUHMPIGM-FQEVSTJZSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C24H27NO6/c1-24(2,3)31-21(26)13-12-20(22(27)28)25-23(29)30-14-19-17-10-6-4-8-15(17)16-9-5-7-11-18(16)19/h4-11,19-20H,12-14H2,1-3H3,(H,25,29)(H,27,28)/t20-/m0/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 2724637 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| HTS Code | 29242970 |
| Tariff Code | 2924297099 |
Safety & GHS
Detailed safety information available in the SDS — see Documents below.
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- (2S)-5-tert-butoxy-2-(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxycarbonylamino)-5-oxo-pentanoic acid
- 5-tert-Butyl N-[(9H-Fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]-L-glutamate
- fmoc-glu(otbu)
- Fmoc-Glu(OtBu)-OH
- Fmoc-Glu(OtBu)-OH.nH2O
- Fmoc-Glu(tBu)
- Fmoc-L-Glu(OtBu)
- Fmoc-L-Glu(OtBu)-OH
- Fmoc-L-glutamic acid 5-tert-butyl ester
- N-Fmoc-L-glutamic acid 5-tert-butyl ester
Frequently asked questions
What is Fmoc-L-Glutamic acid gamma-tert-butyl ester used for?
It is primarily used as a building block in peptide synthesis, particularly for introducing glutamic acid residues with protected side chains.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight?
The formula is C24H27NO6 with a molecular weight of 425.47 g/mol.
How should this compound be stored?
Store at 2 to 8 °C to maintain stability and prevent degradation.
What grade is available?
Available in high-purity research grade suitable for peptide synthesis.
Can Molekula supply this in bulk?
Yes, bulk quantities are available upon request—please contact our sales team for details.
What documentation comes with the order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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