CAS 16874-12-7: L-Tyrosine 1,1-dimethylethyl ester

L-Tyrosine tert-butyl ester is a hydrophobic analog of L-tyrosine. It is a competitive inhibitor of ATP, which slows down the second order rate constant. It also has the ability to reduce lipid hydroperoxides and maintain atp levels in cells that have been irradiated with ultraviolet light. The crystal x-ray diffraction pattern of this molecule suggests that it might be an octameric molecule, which would explain its hydrophobic properties. Its structure may be rationalized by intramolecular hydrogen bonds between the tyrosine and tert-butyl esters.

L-Tyrosine tert-butyl ester is a reagent that is used as a reaction component for the synthesis of various compounds. This compound has been shown to be useful in the production of high quality research chemicals and speciality chemicals, as well as versatile building blocks and useful intermediates for the production of complex compounds. L-Tyrosine tert-butyl ester has also been found to be a useful scaffold for the synthesis of new drugs. This chemical was first synthesized by reacting L-tyrosine with tert-butyldimethylsilyl chloride and tetraacetylethylenediamine in methanol. The CAS number for this reagent is 16874-12-7.

M02944 - H-Tyr-OtBu

L-Tyrosine tert-butyl ester

Bachem ID: 4001023.