Product Description:
N5-[(1,1-dimethylethoxy)carbonyl]-N2-[(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]-2-methyl-D-Ornithine is a protected, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative. Its structure features a D-ornithine backbone with a 2-methyl substitution, and both the α-amino (N2) and side-chain amino (N5) groups are protected with the 9-fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl (Fmoc) and tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc) groups, respectively. This specific protection scheme is highly characteristic of reagents used in solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS).
This compound is primarily employed as a specialized building block (synthetic intermediate) in the synthesis of complex peptides and peptidomimetics. The incorporation of the non-natural 2-methyl-D-ornithine residue is crucial for modulating the biological activity, stability, and conformational properties of the target peptide, particularly in the development of therapeutic agents and biochemical probes. The orthogonal Fmoc/Boc protection allows for selective deprotection during sequential peptide chain assembly.
As a high-value, application-specific intermediate, its use is almost exclusively confined to advanced pharmaceutical research and peptide chemistry. It is not a commodity chemical or a general-purpose reagent. Proper handling requires consideration of standard laboratory safety practices for fine chemicals.