Boc-Lys-OH (Nα-Boc-L-lysine) can be used as a building block to synthesize:
A heterotrifunctional peptide-based linker molecule applicable as a bio-labeling reagent.
Lysine derivatives of azamacrocycle and anthraquinone.
Boc-Lys(Bn4-DTPA)-OH, a precursor to synthesize diethylene triamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA) containing peptides.
A ferrocene-amino acid conjugate which is used in developing chemical warfare agent (CWA) sensor.
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