Boc-L-phenylalanine methyl ester
Also known as: Boc-Phe-OMe, Boc-L-Phe-OMe, N-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)-L-phenylalanine methyl ester, Methyl N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-phenylalaninate, methyl (2S)-2-[(2-methylpropan-2-yl)oxycarbonylamino]-3-phenylpropanoate, MFCD00076977, L-Boc-Phenyl-alanine methyl ester, BOC-L-PHENYLALANINE METHYL ESTER, Boc-L-phenylalaninemethylester
Boc-L-phenylalanine methyl ester (CAS 51987-73-6) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C15H21NO4 and a molecular weight of 279.332 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 36-40 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 403.8±38.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 198.0±26.8 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 51987-73-6
- Jingsj CID
- J-48831-3
- Molecular Formula
- C15H21NO4
- Molecular Weight
- 279.332 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 36-40 °C(lit.) |
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| Boiling Point | 403.8±38.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 198.0±26.8 °C |
| Exact Mass | 279.147064 |
| PSA | 64.63000 |
| LogP | 3.38 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.9 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.505 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Luckose F, et al. Effects of amino acid derivatives on physical, mental, and physiological activities. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2015;55(13):1793-897. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2924299090 |
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| Summary | 2924299090. other cyclic amides (including cyclic carbamates) and their derivatives; salts thereof. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Boc-L-phenylalanine methyl ester?
The CAS number of Boc-L-phenylalanine methyl ester is 51987-73-6.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Boc-L-phenylalanine methyl ester?
Boc-L-phenylalanine methyl ester has molecular formula C15H21NO4 and molecular weight 279.332 g/mol.
Is Boc-L-phenylalanine methyl ester hazardous?
Boc-L-phenylalanine methyl ester has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Boc-L-phenylalanine methyl ester?
For Boc-L-phenylalanine methyl ester, Upstream Products: Di-tert-butyl dicarbonate, L-Phenylalanine methyl ester hydrochloride, N-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)-L-phenylalanine; Downstream Products: Boc-N-methyl-L-phenylalanine, (S)-2-((tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino)-3-phenylpropyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate, N-Acetyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester.
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