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2-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-3-phenoxypropanoic acid; CAS No.: 2716849-02-2; 2-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-3-phenoxypropanoic acid. PROPERTIES: This compound is a 2-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-3-phenoxypropanoic acid appearing as white crystalline solid. Its molecular weight is approximately 293.29 g/mol. It has melting point ranging between 120-125 C. The compound shows good stability under normal laboratory conditions but decomposes upon exposure to strong acids. It's moderately soluble in polar organic solvents like dimethylformamide and dimethyl sulfoxide. For storage, keep in tightly sealed containers below 20 C. Avoid exposure to high humidity and strong bases. Handle with care as it may release irritating carbonyl compounds upon decomposition. APPLICATIONS: 2-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-3-phenoxypropanoic acid is utilized as protected amino acid derivative in peptide synthesis as detailed in International Journal of Peptide Research. It's employed in solid-phase peptide synthesis acting as building block for complex peptide structures. Additionally, this compound serves as intermediate for synthesizing bioactive molecules reported in Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters. The tert-butoxycarbonyl group provides temporary protection for amine functionality during multi-step synthesis processes.