Z-D-Leu-OSu contains the amino acid side chain of D-leucine linked to a benzyloxycarbonyl (Z, Cbz) protected amino group and an N-hydroxysuccinimide ester (OSu) at the carboxylate, forming a peptide-coupling-ready derivative rather than a free amino acid. The molecule bears a secondary amide-forming functionality via the OSu ester, while the Z protecting group masks the α-amino group to control chemoselectivity during acylation chemistry, and the D stereochemistry is specified by the name. Z-D-Leu-OSu is used in synthesis and chemical biology workflows where activated amino acid esters support stepwise peptide bond formation or enable conjugation strategies that require an amino acid-derived acylating handle under controlled conditions.
CAT No: CP25973
CAS No:65581-25-1
Synonyms/Alias:Z-D-Leu-Osu;65581-25-1;(R)-2,5-Dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl2-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-4-methylpentanoate;AmbotzZAA1206;CTK8G1603;MolPort-008-269-449;ZINC2526270;0056AC;AK-81061;KB-209782;N-alpha-Benzyloxycarbonyl-D-Leusuccinimidylester
Chemical Name:N-alpha-Benzyloxycarbonyl-D-leucine succinimidyl ester
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