Methyl 1-(Triphenylmethyl)-2-Aziridinecarboxylate
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Reagent
Code: #208204
CAS Number
76357-18-1
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Molecular Information
Weight
343.418 g/mol
Formula
C₂₃H₂₁NO₂
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Storage & Handling
Storage
Room temperature
description Product Description
Used as a key intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of complex nitrogen-containing molecules. Its strained aziridine ring allows for regioselective ring-opening reactions, enabling the introduction of amine functionalities in pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds. The triphenylmethyl (trityl) group acts as a protecting group for the nitrogen, offering stability during multi-step syntheses and can be selectively removed under mild acidic conditions. This compound is especially valuable in the development of peptidomimetics and other structurally tailored amines where stereochemical control is critical.