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<h3>Overview</h3>
<p>Methyl 4-((tert-butoxycarbonylamino)methyl)benzoate is a key protected amino acid derivative used in <strong>peptide synthesis</strong>. The molecular formula is <strong>C15H21NO4</strong> (CAS No. 156097-58-2). It is produced via esterification of the corresponding carboxylic acid followed by Boc-protection.</p>
<h3>Application</h3>
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<li><strong>Pharmaceuticals</strong>: Intermediate for synthesizing ACE inhibitors and antihypertensive drugs.</li>
<li><strong>Research</strong>: Building block for library synthesis in drug discovery programs.</li>
<li><strong>Agrochemicals</strong>: Precursor for developing novel herbicidal agents.</li>
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<h3>Precautions</h3>
<p>Store under <strong>inert atmosphere</strong> at -20°C to prevent hydrolysis. Use appropriate PPE as it may cause skin irritation. Not approved for direct clinical use; strictly for industrial R&D applications only.</p>