Its primary role is to act as the amino-protected valine coupling partner that attaches to Acyclovir to form the prodrug Valacyclovir, ensuring the reaction occurs specifically at the desired site without undesired side reactions at the amino group. N-Carbobenzoxy-L-valine (also known as N-Cbz-L-valine or Z-Val-OH) is a crucial, protected form of the amino acid L-valine used in the synthetic process to produce the antiviral drug Valacyclovir.
N-Carbobenzoxy-L-valine
| API Name | Valacyclovir |
|---|---|
| CAS No | 1149-26-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C13H17NO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 251.28 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (2S)-3-methyl-2-(phenylmethoxycarbonylamino)butanoic acid |
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Its primary role is to act as the amino-protected valine coupling partner that attaches to Acyclovir to form the prodrug Valacyclovir, ensuring the reaction occurs specifically at the desired site without undesired side reactions at the amino group. N-Carbobenzoxy-L-valine (also known as N-Cbz-L-valine or Z-Val-OH) is a crucial, protected form of the amino acid L-valine used in the synthetic process to produce the antiviral drug Valacyclovir.
The CAS number of N-Carbobenzoxy-L-valine is 1149-26-4.
The molecular formula of N-Carbobenzoxy-L-valine is C13H17NO4.
The listed molecular weight of N-Carbobenzoxy-L-valine is 251.28 g/mol.
N-Carbobenzoxy-L-valine is listed as being used in connection with the following API: Valacyclovir.
The listed synonym or IUPAC name for N-Carbobenzoxy-L-valine is (2S)-3-methyl-2-(phenylmethoxycarbonylamino)butanoic acid.