| | Identification | More |  | [Name] 
 N-Cbz-L-Phenylalanine
 |  | [CAS] 
 1161-13-3
 |  | [Synonyms] 
 BENZYLOXYCARBONYL-L-PHENYLALANINE
 CBZ-L-PHE
 CBZ-L-PHENYLALANINE
 CBZ-PHE-OH
 L-PHENYLALANINE, N-[(PHENYLMETHOXY)CARBONYL]-
 N-ALPHA-BENZYLOXYCARBONYL-L-PHENYLALANINE
 N-ALPHA-CARBOBENZOXY-L-PHENYLALANINE
 N-ALPHA-CBZ-L-PHENYLALANINE
 N-BENZYLOXYCARBONYL-L-PHENYLALANINE
 N-CARBOBENZOXY-L-PHENYLALANINE
 N-CARBOBENZYLOXY-L-PHENYLALANINE
 N-CBZ-L-PHENYLALANINE
 N-CBZ-L-PHENYLALANINE-OH
 Z-L-PHENYLALANINE
 Z-L-PHE-OH
 Z-PHENYLALANINE
 Z-PHE-OH
 (benzyloxycarbonyl)phenylalanine
 carbobenzoxy-l-phenylalanine
 carbobenzoxyphenylalanine
 |  | [EINECS(EC#)] 
 214-599-3
 |  | [Molecular Formula] 
 C17H17NO4
 |  | [MDL Number] 
 MFCD00020418
 |  | [Molecular Weight] 
 299.32
 |  | [MOL File] 
 1161-13-3.mol
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 | Chemical Properties | Back Directory |  | [Appearance] 
 white amorphous powder
 |  | [Melting point ] 
 85-87 °C(lit.)
 |  | [alpha ] 
 5 º (c=5,acetic acid)
 |  | [Boiling point ] 
 440.65°C (rough estimate)
 |  | [density ] 
 1.1441 (rough estimate)
 |  | [refractive index ] 
 5.3 ° (C=4, AcOH)
 |  | [storage temp. ] 
 Store at RT.
 |  | [solubility ] 
 DMF (Sparingly), DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
 |  | [form ] 
 Powder
 |  | [pka] 
 3.86±0.10(Predicted)
 |  | [color ] 
 White to off-white
 |  | [Optical Rotation] 
 [α]20/D +5°, c = 5 in acetic acid
 |  | [BRN ] 
 2222826
 |  | [CAS DataBase Reference] 
 1161-13-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
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 | Safety Data | Back Directory |  | [Hazard Codes ] 
 Xn
 |  | [Risk Statements ] 
 R62:Possible risk of impaired fertility.
 R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
 R20/21/22:Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed .
 |  | [Safety Statements ] 
 S22:Do not breathe dust .
 S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes .
 S36:Wear suitable protective clothing .
 S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
 |  | [WGK Germany ] 
 3
 
 |  | [RTECS ] 
 AY4343000
 
 |  | [HS Code ] 
 29242990
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 | Hazard Information | Back Directory |  | [Chemical Properties] 
 white amorphous powder
 |  | [Uses] 
 Inhibitor of thermolysin
 |  | [Uses] 
 N-(Carbobenzyloxy)-L-phenylalanine is used in the synthesis of neurokinin antagonists. Furthermore it is used in the preparation of Co(II), Zn(II), and Cd(II) complexes with N-benzyloxycarbonyl-S-phenylalanine that displays antimicrobial activity against common strains of bacteria.
 |  | [Uses] 
 N-Cbz-L-Phenylalanine is used in the synthesis of neurokinin antagonists. Furthermore it is used in the preparation of Co(II), Zn(II), and Cd(II) complexes with N-benzyloxycarbonyl-S-phen ylalanine that displays antimicrobial activity against common strains of bacteria.
 |  | [reaction suitability] 
 reaction type: solution phase peptide synthesis
 |  | [Biochem/physiol Actions] 
 Inhibitor of thermolysin
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