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    205526-31-4

    Catalog No. EBD2328299

    CAS 205526-31-4

    Name Fmoc-3,4,5-trifluoro-D-phenylalanine

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    Basic Information

    Synonyms: Fmoc-3,4,5-trifluoro-D-phenylalanine FMOC-D-3,4,5-TRIFLUOROPHENYLALANINE Fmoc-D-Phe(3,4,5-TriF)-OH

    Molecular Formula: C24H18F3NO4

    Molecular Weight: 441.4

    MDL Number: MFCD00797584

    Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Biochemicals and Life Science Reagents > Peptides and Peptidomimetics

    Product Description:
    Fmoc-D-3,4,5-trifluorophenylalanine is a non-natural, fluorinated amino acid derivative extensively used in solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS). Its structure features a D-configuration and a phenylalanine side chain substituted with three fluorine atoms at the 3, 4, and 5 positions, protected by a 9-fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl (Fmoc) group at the N-terminus. The incorporation of fluorine atoms significantly alters the electronic properties, lipophilicity, and metabolic stability of the resulting peptides. This compound serves as a crucial building block for the synthesis of peptide-based pharmaceuticals and research tools. The fluorinated aromatic ring enhances peptide binding affinity and selectivity towards target proteins, while also improving membrane permeability and resistance to enzymatic degradation. It is particularly valuable in the development of peptide drugs, peptidomimetics, and probes for studying protein-protein interactions and receptor binding. The D-configuration provides resistance to proteolytic cleavage, making it a key component in the design of stable therapeutic peptides and bioactive compounds. Its primary application lies in medicinal chemistry and chemical biology research for creating novel peptide structures with tailored properties.
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