13211-32-0 | tert-Butoxy acetic acid

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
5g	98%	in stock	$20.00	$14.00
10g	98%	in stock	$30.00	$21.00
25g	98%	in stock	$61.00	$43.00
100g	98%	in stock	$240.00	$168.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AA46752
• Chemical Name: tert-Butoxy acetic acid
• CAS Number: 13211-32-0
• Molecular Formula: C6H12O3
• Molecular Weight: 132.1577
• MDL Number: MFCD03452738
• SMILES: OC(=O)COC(C)(C)C

Upstream Synthesis Route

2-(tert-Butoxy)acetic acid, also known as t-BOA, is a versatile compound commonly used in chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a tert-butoxy group attached to an acetic acid backbone, imparts specific properties that make it ideal for various applications in the field of organic chemistry.One key application of 2-(tert-Butoxy)acetic acid is as a protecting group in organic synthesis. By selectively blocking reactive functional groups with the t-BOA moiety, chemists can control the course of a chemical reaction and prevent unwanted side reactions. This protective role allows for the sequential manipulation of complex molecules, enabling the synthesis of intricate organic compounds with high precision.Additionally, 2-(tert-Butoxy)acetic acid can serve as a building block in the preparation of various organic molecules. Its unique structure provides opportunities for derivatization and modification, leading to the creation of new compounds with tailored properties. Through strategic synthetic strategies, chemists can utilize t-BOA to introduce specific functionalities or structural motifs into target molecules, expanding the scope of chemical synthesis possibilities.