(9-Fluorenylmethyl) chloroformate
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C15H11ClO2
CAS Number: 28920-43-6
Molecular Weight: 258.70
General Description: (9-Fluorenylmethyl) chloroformate, also known as Fmoc chloride, is a highly versatile reagent with varied applications in organic synthesis. It is most frequently used to introduce the base-labile Fmoc-protecting group to amine functionalities, particularly during the production of Fmoc-protected amino acids. Fmoc-chloride has also been used to generate mixed carboxylic and carbonic anhydrides to facilitate amide and ester bond formation. It is soluble in common organic solvents such as dichloromethane, tetrahydrofuran, and dimethylformamide.
Grade: Synthesis grade
Quality Segment: 200
Form: Powder
Dilution: (For synthesis)
Melting Point: 60–63 °C
Applications: Peptide synthesis
Storage Temperature: 15–25 °C
