Z-glycine contains glycine bearing a Z (benzyloxycarbonyl, Cbz) protecting group on the amino functionality, classifying it as a protected amino acid derivative rather than a free amino acid. The molecule features a carboxylic acid group and a carbamate-protected primary amine, with the benzyloxycarbonyl moiety providing chemoselectivity by reducing undesired side reactions during peptide-coupling steps. Z-glycine is employed as a building block in peptide synthesis and related amino acid coupling workflows, where controlled handling of the protected amino group supports stepwise assembly of peptide or peptidomimetic structures.
CAT No: CP00911
CAS No:1138-80-3
Synonyms/Alias:N-Carbobenzyloxyglycine;N-CBZ-glycine;1138-80-3;Carbobenzyloxyglycine;Carbobenzoxyglycine;Cbz-Gly-OH;(Cbz)gly;N-Carbobenzoxyglycine;N-Benzyloxycarbonylglycine;Z-Gly-OH;Benzyloxycarbonylglycine;Z-Gly;Z-Glycine;Cbz-Glycine;N-CarboxyglycineN-benzylester;Carbobenzoxylglycine;Glycine,N-[(phenylmethoxy)carbonyl]-;N-(benzyloxycarbonyl)glycine;N-Carbobenzoxy-Glycine;2-{[(benzyloxy)carbonyl]amino}aceticacid;Benzyloxycarbonylamino-AceticAcid;2-(BENZYLOXYCARBONYLAMINO)ACETICACID;NSC2526;2-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)aceticacid;N-[(benzyloxy)carbonyl]glycine
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