Z-L-Leucine methyl ester contains an L-leucine backbone in which the carboxyl group is esterified as a methyl ester, and the amino functionality is protected by a benzyloxycarbonyl (Z, Cbz) group. The molecule bears a hydrophobic isobutyl side chain characteristic of leucine, while the Z carbamate masks the primary amine to reduce undesired side reactions and to support chemoselective transformations during peptide assembly. As an amino acid ester and protected derivative, it is used as a building block for stepwise peptide synthesis and for preparing leucine-containing peptide intermediates or analytical standards where controlled functional-group reactivity is required.
CAT No: CP01319
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