Z-L-2-aminobutyric acid

Z-L-2-aminobutyric acid is a protected amino acid derivative classified as an amino acid with a 2-aminobutyric acid backbone, bearing the Z (benzyloxycarbonyl, Cbz) protecting group on the amino functionality and the free carboxylic acid group characteristic of amino acid intermediates. The molecule contains a stereogenic center consistent with the "L" designation in its name, and its side chain is a short aliphatic substituent that provides a hydrophobic, non-aromatic functionality while the protected nitrogen prevents unselective amide formation during synthesis. Z-L-2-aminobutyric acid is used in peptide chemistry as a protected building block for stepwise assembly and for controlling chemoselectivity when preparing amino acid derivatives and related peptide intermediates.

Designed for biological research and industrial applications, not intended for individual clinical or medical purposes.

CAT No: CP02906

CAS No:42918-86-5

Synonyms/Alias:(S)-2-(((Benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)butanoicacid;42918-86-5;(2S)-2-{[(benzyloxy)carbonyl]amino}butanoicacid;(S)-2-(Bezyloxycarbonylamino)butanoicacid;Z-2-Abu-OH;(S)-2-(BENZYLOXYCARBONYLAMINO)BUTANOICACID;Cbz-Abu-OH;AmbotzZAA1200;PubChem18943;AC1OL9QL;SCHEMBL265512;MolPort-001-794-480;SZQMTCSQWUYUML-JTQLQIEISA-N;ZINC4762225;MFCD00077006;AKOS016842415;CS12071;AJ-52189;AK-35139;BR-35139;AB0024888;ST24026523;W6246;S-1588;(2S)-2-(phenylmethoxycarbonylamino)butanoicacid

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M.F/Formula
C12H15NO4
M.W/Mr.
237.3
Abbr
Z-2-Abu-OH
InChI
1S/C12H15NO4/c1-2-10(11(14)15)13-12(16)17-8-9-6-4-3-5-7-9/h3-7,10H,2,8H2,1H3,(H,13,16)(H,14,15)/t10-/m0/s1
InChI Key
SZQMTCSQWUYUML-JTQLQIEISA-N
Canonical SMILES
CCC(C(=O)O)NC(=O)OCC1=CC=CC=C1

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