tert-Butyl (hydroxymethyl) carbamate

tert-Butyl (hydroxymethyl) carbamate Product Overview tert-Butyl (hydroxymethyl) carbamate, CAS No.365572-48-1, also named Boc-aminomethanol, is the same compound as (hydroxymethyl)carbamic acid tert-butyl ester. It has molecular formula C₆H₁₃NO₃. As a valuable organic building block and research chemical, this heterocyclic compound is widely applied in heterocyclic molecular construction. It works as chemical intermediate and synthetic building block in organic synthesis. As pharmaceutical intermediate and organic synthesis raw material, it is commonly used as hydroxymethylation reagent and Boc-protected amino alcohol precursor. It can be applied in the construction of pharmaceutical intermediates, peptidomimetics and functionalized molecules. Note that the compound contains N-H structure protected by Boc group, and the hydroxymethyl group may participate in reactions such as esterification and oxidation. Strong acid or strong alkaline conditions should be avoided to prevent Boc depr…