
Catalog Number	AR00ECUX
Chemical Name	N-[(tert-Butoxy)carbonyl]-3-methyl-L-histidine
CAS Number	61070-22-2
Molecular Formula	C12H19N3O4
Molecular Weight	269.297
MDL Number	MFCD00076945
SMILES	O=C(OC(C)(C)C)N[C@H](C(=O)O)Cc1cncn1C

Boc-His(3-Me)-OH, also known as tert-butoxycarbonyl-L-histidine(3-methyl)-hydroxamic acid, is a versatile compound commonly used in chemical synthesis. This specific derivative of histidine is valued for its unique properties that make it an essential building block in the creation of various peptides and proteins in the field of organic chemistry. In particular, Boc-His(3-Me)-OH is utilized as a protected form of histidine due to the presence of the Boc (tert-butoxycarbonyl) group that shields the amine group, allowing for selective reactions to occur at other functional groups.In peptide synthesis, Boc-His(3-Me)-OH serves as a key intermediate for introducing histidine residues with specific modifications, such as the 3-methyl substitution, to tailor the biological activity or structural properties of the resulting peptide. Furthermore, the Boc protecting group provides temporary protection to prevent undesired side reactions during peptide assembly, ensuring accurate and efficient peptide synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and chemists working in the fields of medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, and pharmaceuticals, where the precise control over peptide sequence and structure is crucial for understanding biological processes and developing novel therapeutic agents.