Fmoc-Thr(tBu)-Phe-OH

Fmoc-Thr(tBu)-Phe-OH

Research Application:
Fmoc-Thr(tBu)-Phe-OH is a dipeptide building block commonly used in solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS). The Fmoc (9-fluorenylmethyloxycarbonyl) group protects the N-terminus, while the tBu (tert-butyl) group protects the hydroxyl side chain of threonine. This protected dipeptide is studied for its role in facilitating efficient peptide elongation, reducing racemization, and modeling specific sequence motifs in protein structure and interaction studies.

Function:
Fmoc-Thr(tBu)-Phe-OH serves as a precursor for synthesizing peptides that include threonine and phenylalanine residues, which are important for forming hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions. The threonine side chain contributes polarity and potential phosphorylation sites, while phenylalanine adds aromatic character and structural stability. This combination is useful in designing peptides for biological assays, receptor binding studies, and drug discovery applications.