N-(N-Benzyloxycarbonyloxy)succinimide is a reagent used in the preparation of peptide thioacids view peptide precursors. Also used in the preparation of amino glycoside derivatives for the function of topoisomerase for both human and bacterial inhibition.
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Applications
N-(N-Benzyloxycarbonyloxy)succinimide is a reagent used in the preparation of peptide thioacids view peptide precursors. Also used in the preparation of amino glycoside derivatives for the function of topoisomerase for both human and bacterial inhibition.
Solubility
Soluble in chloroform, methanol, acetone (0.1 g/mL).
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Storage temperature 2-8°C. Store away from oxidizing agents, water/ moisture.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Hassan Ali Zamani. Erbium(III) PVC membrane sensor based on N-(benzyloxycarbonyloxy)succinimide as a new neutral ionophore. Chin. Chem. Lett. 2011, 22 (3), 346-349.
- Selective reagent for the introduction of the benzyloxycarbonyl (Cbz or Z) protecting group, avoiding the formation of amino acid dimers: Tetrahedron Lett., 4765 (1966); J. Antibiot., 25, 695 (1972); 34, 513 (1981); Can. J. Chem., 60, 976 (1982).
- Especially convenient for the selective protection of the -amino group of lysine and ornithine: Can. J. Chem., 54, 733 (1976); Rec. Trav. Chim., 99, 400 (1980). See Appendix 6.