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methyl 2-amino-6-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)hexanoate; CAS No.: 1372256-52-4; methyl 2-amino-6-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)hexanoate. PROPERTIES: This compound is a methyl 2-amino-6-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)hexanoate appearing as white crystalline solid. Its molecular weight is approximately 273.33 g/mol. It has melting point around 85-90 C. The compound is moderately soluble in polar aprotic solvents like dimethylformamide. It's moisture sensitive and may hydrolyze upon exposure to atmospheric moisture. Store in tightly sealed containers under nitrogen atmosphere. Keep below 20 C and protect from moisture. Handle with care using appropriate engineering controls to prevent dust inhalation. APPLICATIONS: methyl 2-amino-6-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)hexanoate is used in peptide synthesis as protected amino acid derivative as described in International Journal of Peptide Research. It's employed in solid-phase peptide synthesis acting as building block for bioactive peptides. Additionally, this compound serves as intermediate for synthesizing beta-amino acid containing pharmaceuticals reported in Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters. The tert-butoxycarbonyl group provides temporary protection for amine functionality during multi-step synthesis processes.