Boc-OSu is a reagent in peptide synthesis that protects amino acid amine groups as a selective protecting group. It forms a stable carbamate with the amine in the presence of a base, preventing unwanted reactions. This selective protection and deprotection process is key to the stepwise synthesis of peptides.
Boc-OSu′s mechanism of action involves the formation of a covalent bond with the amine group, effectively blocking its reactivity until the deprotection step is initiated. This reagent is useful in the controlled and efficient synthesis of peptides by providing a means to protect specific functional groups, allowing for the precise manipulation of peptide sequences.
