Category:
Amino Acids and Derivatives
CAS NO:
65365-16-4
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Z-2-Nal-OH denotes N-Carbobenzyloxy-L-2-naphthylalanine, a specialized chiral amino acid derivative widely utilized in peptide synthesis. The core manufacturing process involves protecting the alpha-amino group of 2-naphthylalanine with a benzyloxycarbonyl (Cbz) moiety to ensure regioselectivity during coupling reactions. Molecular Formula: C18H17NO4; CAS No.: 15913-60-1.
Strictly store under inert atmosphere at temperatures below -20°C to prevent racemization and hydrolysis. Personnel must wear appropriate PPE including nitrile gloves and safety goggles due to potential skin irritation. Do not use in direct human clinical trials without rigorous purification validation.