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Boc-β-HoAsp(OBzl)-OH

Cat No.:V68107 Purity: ≥98%
Boc-β-HoAsp(OBzl)-OH is a glutamic acid analogue.
Boc-β-HoAsp(OBzl)-OH
Boc-β-HoAsp(OBzl)-OH Chemical Structure CAS No.: 254101-10-5
Product category: Amino Acid Derivatives
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Product Description
Boc-β-HoAsp(OBzl)-OH is a glutamic acid analogue.
Boc‑β‑HoAsp(OBzl)‑OH (CAS 254101‑10‑5), also known as (S)‑3‑(tert‑butoxycarbonylamino)‑4‑(benzyloxy)‑4‑oxobutanoic acid, is a protected β‑amino acid derivative of aspartic acid, specifically a β‑homoisoaspartic acid with a benzyl ester on the side‑chain carboxylate. With a molecular formula of C₁₆H₂₁NO₆ and a molecular weight of 323.34 g/mol, it appears as a white to off‑white crystalline powder. This compound is a specialized building block for Boc‑based solid‑phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) or solution‑phase synthesis of β‑peptides. The Boc group (tert‑butyloxycarbonyl) protects the α‑amino function and is removed under acidic conditions (TFA), while the benzyl ester (OBzl) on the side chain provides orthogonal protection that can be cleaved by hydrogenolysis. The β‑amino acid structure, with an extra methylene in the backbone, can induce unique folding patterns (e.g., β‑turns) and enhance proteolytic stability compared to natural α‑peptides. This compound is used to incorporate β‑homoisoaspartic acid residues into peptides for studying structure‑activity relationships, developing peptidomimetics, and designing enzyme inhibitors. It is intended for research use only and is typically stored at ‑20°C to maintain stability.
Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
Targets
As a synthetic intermediate, Boc‑β‑HoAsp(OBzl)‑OH does not possess a specific pharmacological target. Its role is to serve as a protected building block for the introduction of a β‑homoisoaspartic acid moiety into peptide chains. The β‑amino acid framework can significantly alter the conformational preferences of peptides, making them more rigid and resistant to enzymatic degradation, which is valuable in drug discovery. The compound itself does not interact with biological receptors or enzymes; its “target” is the peptide bond formation during chemical synthesis. The orthogonal protecting groups (Boc and OBzl) allow for selective deprotection and further derivatization, enabling the construction of complex peptide architectures. In medicinal chemistry, such building blocks are used to improve the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of peptide‑based therapeutics, but the free amino acid derivative is not intended for direct biological activity.
ln Vitro
Commercial ergot supplements have been made from amino acids and their derivatives. They affect the release of anabolic hormones, the availability of fuel for activity, the ability to think clearly under pressure, and the prevention of muscular damage brought on by exertion. They are regarded as advantageous synergistic food ingredients [1].
The in vitro activity of Boc‑β‑HoAsp(OBzl)‑OH is evaluated solely through its performance in peptide synthesis, not through biological assays. In standard Boc‑SPPS, the compound (typically 3‑5 equivalents) is coupled to a resin‑bound amine using reagents such as DIC/HOBt or HATU in the presence of DIEA, at room temperature for 1‑4 hours. Coupling efficiency is monitored by the Kaiser test or HPLC, and yields routinely exceed 95% when optimized conditions are used. Purity is assessed by analytical HPLC (≥98%) and identity is confirmed by ¹H‑NMR and high‑resolution mass spectrometry. The compound does not exhibit any inherent enzyme inhibition or receptor binding because its functional groups are masked by protective groups and its structure is not designed for biological interactions. Its in vitro utility is strictly confined to chemical synthesis as a precursor for more complex β‑peptide sequences that may later be tested for bioactivity.
ln Vivo
In vivo activity is not applicable for Boc‑β‑HoAsp(OBzl)‑OH, as this compound is not intended for administration to living organisms. It is exclusively a research chemical and synthetic intermediate used in laboratory settings for peptide preparation. The compound is not formulated for any route of administration, and no animal efficacy or safety studies have been conducted with the protected amino acid. Any biological effects would only be relevant after the protecting groups are removed and the resulting β‑homoisoaspartic acid is incorporated into a peptide that is subsequently tested in vivo; however, such studies are performed on the final peptide, not on the building block itself. Its utility lies entirely in the chemical synthesis domain, and it is stored and handled under standard laboratory conditions without consideration for pharmacokinetic or pharmacodynamic properties.
Enzyme Assay
The in vitro enzyme/receptor binding (non‑cellular) experimental workflow for Boc‑β‑HoAsp(OBzl)‑OH is based on standard peptide synthesis and characterization procedures, not on binding assays. Typically, the compound (1.0 equivalent) is dissolved in anhydrous DMF or DCM, and a coupling reagent (e.g., HATU, 1.1 equiv.) and a base (e.g., DIEA, 2 equiv.) are added, followed by the amine component (e.g., resin‑bound peptide or a free amino ester). The reaction mixture is stirred at room temperature for 1‑4 hours, and progress is monitored by TLC. After completion, the product is isolated by filtration (for SPPS) or by extraction and purified by flash chromatography (for solution‑phase). Characterization includes ¹H‑NMR, ¹³C‑NMR, and mass spectrometry to confirm structure and purity. Chiral HPLC or polarimetry may be used to verify enantiomeric integrity. The benzyl ester can be selectively removed by hydrogenation (H₂/Pd‑C) to reveal the free side‑chain carboxylate for further modification.
Cell Assay
In vitro cell‑based experimental workflows are not performed with Boc‑β‑HoAsp(OBzl)‑OH, as it is not intended for direct biological activity screening. However, when used as a building block in peptide synthesis, the final deprotected peptide containing the β‑homoisoaspartic acid residue may be subjected to cell‑based assays. In such cases, the protected amino acid itself is not used; instead, the purified peptide is applied to relevant cell lines (e.g., cancer cells, endothelial cells, or neurons) at concentrations typically ranging from 0.1 to 100 µM for 24‑72 hours. Assays may include cell viability (MTT), apoptosis (Annexin V), or functional readouts such as calcium flux or reporter gene activation. The protective groups on the building block would interfere with cellular uptake and target engagement, so they are always removed before testing.
Animal Protocol
In vivo animal experimental workflows are not applicable for Boc‑β‑HoAsp(OBzl)‑OH because it is exclusively a synthetic intermediate, not a drug candidate. There are no established animal models or in vivo protocols associated with the protected amino acid. Any in vivo studies would involve the final deprotected peptide products that incorporate the β‑homoaspartic acid residue, rather than the building block itself. The compound is stored under standard conditions (e.g., ‑20°C) and handled in a fume hood with appropriate personal protective equipment. No animal handling or dosing protocols exist for this compound, and it is not used in veterinary or preclinical research as a standalone agent.
ADME/Pharmacokinetics
The pharmacokinetic properties of Boc‑β‑HoAsp(OBzl)‑OH have not been characterized, as the compound is not intended for pharmaceutical use. Being a protected amino acid with a molecular weight of 323.34 g/mol and a predicted LogP of approximately 2.5, it would be expected to have moderate lipophilicity if administered. However, the compound is never administered to living systems, and any pharmacokinetic data would pertain to the deprotected peptide products rather than the building block. The compound is stable under recommended storage conditions (powder at ‑20°C for up to 3 years) and is not designed for systemic exposure. No ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion) studies have been conducted for this compound, as it is used solely as a chemical reagent.
Toxicity/Toxicokinetics
Toxicological data for Boc‑β‑HoAsp(OBzl)‑OH are limited because it is not a pharmaceutical agent. Standard safety precautions apply: it may cause skin and eye irritation, and inhalation of dust should be avoided. The compound should be handled in a fume hood with appropriate personal protective equipment, including gloves, safety glasses, and a laboratory coat. No chronic toxicity, carcinogenicity, or reproductive toxicity studies have been conducted, as these are not relevant for a synthetic intermediate. The compound is intended for research use only and is not approved for human or veterinary applications. It is not classified as a hazardous substance under most regulatory frameworks, but standard laboratory chemical safety practices should be followed at all times.
References

[1]. Effects of amino acid derivatives on physical, mental, and physiological activities. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2015;55(13):1793-1144.

Additional Infomation
Boc‑β‑HoAsp(OBzl)‑OH is a specialized reagent in peptide chemistry, widely used for the synthesis of β‑peptides and peptidomimetics. The incorporation of β‑amino acids can confer enhanced metabolic stability and defined conformational properties, making this building block valuable for structure‑based drug design. It is commercially available from multiple suppliers with purity ≥98% and is employed in both academic and industrial research for developing enzyme inhibitors, receptor agonists/antagonists, and antimicrobial peptides. The compound is not a drug and has not undergone clinical trials or received regulatory approval. Its primary applications include the synthesis of constrained cyclic peptides, the study of β‑turn motifs, and the development of proteolytically stable therapeutic candidates. The compound is for research use only and is not intended for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C17H23NO6
Molecular Weight
337.37
Exact Mass
337.153
CAS #
254101-10-5
PubChem CID
2761513
Appearance
White to off-white solid powder
Density
1.197g/cm3
Boiling Point
522.6ºC at 760mmHg
Flash Point
269.9ºC
Vapour Pressure
9.49E-12mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction
1.523
LogP
2.878
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count
2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count
6
Rotatable Bond Count
10
Heavy Atom Count
24
Complexity
437
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count
1
SMILES
O(C(N([H])[C@]([H])(C([H])([H])C(=O)O[H])C([H])([H])C(=O)OC([H])([H])C1C([H])=C([H])C([H])=C([H])C=1[H])=O)C(C([H])([H])[H])(C([H])([H])[H])C([H])([H])[H]
InChi Key
FAFJSSKTLCNWRJ-CYBMUJFWSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C17H23NO6/c1-17(2,3)24-16(22)18-13(9-14(19)20)10-15(21)23-11-12-7-5-4-6-8-12/h4-8,13H,9-11H2,1-3H3,(H,18,22)(H,19,20)/t13-/m1/s1
Chemical Name
(3R)-3-[(2-methylpropan-2-yl)oxycarbonylamino]-5-oxo-5-phenylmethoxypentanoic acid
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
Storage

Powder      -20°C    3 years

                     4°C     2 years

In solvent   -80°C    6 months

                  -20°C    1 month

Shipping Condition
Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)
Solubility Data
Solubility (In Vitro)
DMSO: ≥ 100 mg/mL (296.41 mM)
Solubility (In Vivo)
Note: Listed below are some common formulations that may be used to formulate products with low water solubility (e.g. < 1 mg/mL), you may test these formulations using a minute amount of products to avoid loss of samples.

Injection Formulations
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Injection Formulation 1: DMSO : Tween 80: Saline = 10 : 5 : 85 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO stock solution 50 μL Tween 80 850 μL Saline)
*Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH ₂ O to obtain a clear solution.
Injection Formulation 2: DMSO : PEG300Tween 80 : Saline = 10 : 40 : 5 : 45 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO 400 μLPEG300 50 μL Tween 80 450 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 3: DMSO : Corn oil = 10 : 90 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO 900 μL Corn oil)
Example: Take the Injection Formulation 3 (DMSO : Corn oil = 10 : 90) as an example, if 1 mL of 2.5 mg/mL working solution is to be prepared, you can take 100 μL 25 mg/mL DMSO stock solution and add to 900 μL corn oil, mix well to obtain a clear or suspension solution (2.5 mg/mL, ready for use in animals).
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Injection Formulation 4: DMSO : 20% SBE-β-CD in saline = 10 : 90 [i.e. 100 μL DMSO 900 μL (20% SBE-β-CD in saline)]
*Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C,1 week): Dissolve 2 g SBE-β-CD in 10 mL saline to obtain a clear solution.
Injection Formulation 5: 2-Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin : Saline = 50 : 50 (i.e. 500 μL 2-Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin 500 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 6: DMSO : PEG300 : castor oil : Saline = 5 : 10 : 20 : 65 (i.e. 50 μL DMSO 100 μLPEG300 200 μL castor oil 650 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 7: Ethanol : Cremophor : Saline = 10: 10 : 80 (i.e. 100 μL Ethanol 100 μL Cremophor 800 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 8: Dissolve in Cremophor/Ethanol (50 : 50), then diluted by Saline
Injection Formulation 9: EtOH : Corn oil = 10 : 90 (i.e. 100 μL EtOH 900 μL Corn oil)
Injection Formulation 10: EtOH : PEG300Tween 80 : Saline = 10 : 40 : 5 : 45 (i.e. 100 μL EtOH 400 μLPEG300 50 μL Tween 80 450 μL Saline)


Oral Formulations
Oral Formulation 1: Suspend in 0.5% CMC Na (carboxymethylcellulose sodium)
Oral Formulation 2: Suspend in 0.5% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Example: Take the Oral Formulation 1 (Suspend in 0.5% CMC Na) as an example, if 100 mL of 2.5 mg/mL working solution is to be prepared, you can first prepare 0.5% CMC Na solution by measuring 0.5 g CMC Na and dissolve it in 100 mL ddH2O to obtain a clear solution; then add 250 mg of the product to 100 mL 0.5% CMC Na solution, to make the suspension solution (2.5 mg/mL, ready for use in animals).
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Oral Formulation 3: Dissolved in PEG400
Oral Formulation 4: Suspend in 0.2% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Oral Formulation 5: Dissolve in 0.25% Tween 80 and 0.5% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Oral Formulation 6: Mixing with food powders


Note: Please be aware that the above formulations are for reference only. InvivoChem strongly recommends customers to read literature methods/protocols carefully before determining which formulation you should use for in vivo studies, as different compounds have different solubility properties and have to be formulated differently.

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Preparing Stock Solutions 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 2.9641 mL 14.8205 mL 29.6410 mL
5 mM 0.5928 mL 2.9641 mL 5.9282 mL
10 mM 0.2964 mL 1.4821 mL 2.9641 mL

*Note: Please select an appropriate solvent for the preparation of stock solution based on your experiment needs. For most products, DMSO can be used for preparing stock solutions (e.g. 5 mM, 10 mM, or 20 mM concentration); some products with high aqueous solubility may be dissolved in water directly. Solubility information is available at the above Solubility Data section. Once the stock solution is prepared, aliquot it to routine usage volumes and store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.

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Method for preparing DMSO stock solution mg drug pre-dissolved in μL DMSO (stock solution concentration mg/mL). Please contact us first if the concentration exceeds the DMSO solubility of the batch of drug.

Method for preparing in vivo formulation:Take μL DMSO stock solution, next add μL PEG300, mix and clarify, next addμL Tween 80, mix and clarify, next add μL ddH2O,mix and clarify.

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