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Home/Compounds/Pharmaceutical Intermediate/5-(BENZYLOXY)-2-{[(BENZYLOXY)CARBONYL]AMINO}-5-OXOPENTANOIC ACID
C20H21NO6
371.4 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateWarning

5-(BENZYLOXY)-2-{[(BENZYLOXY)CARBONYL]AMINO}-5-OXOPENTANOIC ACID

CAS254980-13-7EC611-426-7
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Peptide
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate

This compound is a protected glutamic acid derivative featuring benzyl (phenylmethyl) ester and benzyloxycarbonyl (Cbz) protecting groups. It is primarily used as a pharmaceutical intermediate in peptide synthesis and research applications.

Pharmaceutical intermediate for peptide synthesisResearch reagent for protected amino acid building blocks

Content scope: Information here supports chemical identification and industrial supply, research, and manufacturing contexts. It is not a therapeutic claim, medical advice, or drug-use instructions.

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

5-oxo-5-phenylmethoxy-2-(phenylmethoxycarbonylamino)pentanoic acid

InChIKey

TWIVXHQQTRSWGO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1=CC=C(C=C1)COC(=O)CCC(C(=O)O)NC(=O)OCC2=CC=CC=C2

Synonyms (11)
  • Cbz-Glu(Obzl)-OH
  • Z-Glu(OBzl)-OH
  • Z-L-Glu(Bzl)-Oh

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