Synfacts 2025; 21(04): 440
DOI: 10.1055/a-2539-2507
Peptide Chemistry

Chemoselective Deprotection of Fmoc and OMe in N-Fmoc-Amino Acid and N-Fmoc-Dipeptide Methyl Esters

Autoren

Di Gioia ML, Leggio A, Le Pera A, Liguori A, Perri F, Siciliano C. Università degli Studi della Calabria, Arcavàcata, Italy
Alternative and Chemoselective Deprotection of the α-Amino and Carboxy Functions of N-Fmoc-Amino Acid and N-Fmoc-Dipeptide Methyl Esters by Modulation of the Molar Ratio in the AlCl3/N,N-Dimethylaniline Reagent System.

Eur. J. Org. Chem. 2004; 4437-4441
DOI: 10.1002/ejoc.200400321
 

Significance

Development of simple, straightforward methods for selective deprotection of protecting groups is key for successful peptide synthesis. In 2004, the authors developed chemoselective removal of the N-Fmoc or -OMe group from the N-Fmoc-α-amino acid and peptide methyl esters by modulating the molar ratio of the AlCl3 and N,N-dimethylaniline.


Comment

The reactions proceeded smoothly and delivered the corresponding desired products in good yields. This chemoselective deprotection method was also applied to N-Fmoc-dipeptide methyl esters.




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25. März 2025

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