Category:
Amino Acids and Derivatives
CAS NO:
353245-98-4
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Fmoc-L-β-homotryptophan is a non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative used as a critical building block in solid-phase peptide synthesis. It features an extended side chain and a fluorenylmethyloxycarbonyl protecting group, ensuring high stability during coupling cycles. The compound is synthesized via enzymatic resolution or chiral pool methods with strict purity control.
Store under inert atmosphere at -20°C to prevent hydrolysis. Handle with appropriate PPE due to potential sensitization risks; avoid inhalation of dust. Not approved for direct clinical administration without formulation into final active pharmaceutical ingredients.