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Sigma-Aldrich™ Fmoc chloride 97%, for peptide synthesis
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Specifications:
| Application | Peptide Synthesis | ||
| Storage Temperature | 2-8°C | ||
| Product Type | Amino Acid & Biochemicals | Forms | Powder |
| Product Brand | Sigma-Aldrich | ||
| Product Grade | Analytical grade | Formula | C₁₅H₁₁ClO₂ |
Fmoc chloride is a high-purity amino-protecting reagent widely used in peptide synthesis and amino acid derivatization workflows. Also known as 9-Fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl chloride or Fmoc-Cl, it is commonly used to introduce the Fmoc protecting group onto amino acids, enabling controlled and stepwise peptide assembly in solid-phase peptide synthesis.
With an assay of 97% and suitability for peptide synthesis applications, Fmoc chloride is an important reagent for research laboratories working in peptide chemistry, amino acid analysis, pharmaceutical research, and biochemical synthesis.
Key Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Fmoc chloride, 97% |
| Synonyms | 9-Fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl chloride; 9-Fluorenylmethyl chloroformate; Fmoc-Cl |
| CAS Number | 28920-43-6 |
| Empirical Formula | C₁₅H₁₁ClO₂ |
| Molecular Weight | 258.70 g/mol |
| Assay | 97% |
| Form | Solid |
| Melting Point | 62–64 °C |
| Functional Groups | Fmoc, chloro |
| Application | Peptide synthesis, amino acid derivatization, amino-protection |
| Storage Temperature | 2–8 °C |
Applications
Fmoc chloride is suitable for:
- Preparation of N-Fmoc amino acids
- Solid-phase peptide synthesis workflows
- Amino acid derivatization for HPLC analysis
- Protection of amino groups in peptide and oligonucleotide synthesis
- Synthetic organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry research
Available Pack Sizes
| Pack Size | SKU |
|---|---|
| 1 g | 160512-1G |
| 5 g | 160512-5G |
| 25 g | 160512-25G |
- Pack Size: 1g 5g 25g