N-Carbobenzoxy-L-valine (CAS No: 1149-26-4) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Valacyclovir. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: Benzyloxycarbonyl-L-valine, N-Benzyloxycarbonyl-(S)-valine
CAS No: 1149-26-4
PubChem CID: 726987
Mol Formula: C13H17NO4
Mol Weight: 251.28 g/mol
Used in API: Valacyclovir
IUPAC Name: (2S)-3-methyl-2-(phenylmethoxycarbonylamino)butanoic acid
API Intermediate Description: 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. 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.
