L-Glutamic acid 5-tert-butyl ester, 50 g

L-Glutamic Acid 5-Tert-Butyl Ester is a professionally supplied chemical reagent, specifically identified as an amino acid derivative. Its molecular formula is C10H18NO4, with a molecular weight of 222.27 g/mol. This compound belongs to the ester class of organic compounds, characterized by the presence of an alcohol and an acid joined by an ester linkage. This particular ester features L-Glutamic Acid, a naturally occurring non-essential amino acid, and tert-butyl, a common protecting group in organic synthesis. This compound is offered in a 50 gram pack size, making it suitable for small-scale experiments or research purposes. It may serve as a building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules due to its unique structure.

• CAS Number: 2419-56-9