As a purchasing manager or technical director in pharmaceuticals or fine chemicals, you're battling inconsistent quality and sky-high costs for Di-tert-Butyl Dicarbonate. Our GMP-certified supply chain delivers 99.5%+ purity Boc2O at competitive prices with high-speed global shipping to USA and English-speaking regions.
Di-tert-Butyl Dicarbonate, commonly known as Boc2O or di-tert-butyl dicarbonate, is a cornerstone reagent in organic chemistry, particularly for peptide synthesis and amino acid protection. With CAS number 24424-99-5, its molecular formula C10H18O5 and molecular weight of 218.25 g/mol make it a versatile, stable compound widely used in pharmaceutical R&D and industrial production. By 2026, as the global peptide therapeutics market surges past $50 billion (projected by Grand View Research), demand for high-purity buy Di-tert-Butyl Dicarbonate will skyrocket, driven by innovations in drug discovery and biologics manufacturing.
At its core, Di-tert-Butyl Dicarbonate functions as a protecting group reagent, specifically introducing the tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc) group to amines. This protection is crucial during multi-step syntheses where selective reactivity is needed. For instance, in solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS), Boc2O prevents unwanted side reactions, ensuring high yields and purity. Its mechanism involves nucleophilic attack by the amine on the carbonyl carbon of Boc2O, releasing CO2 and tert-butanol as byproducts—clean and efficient.
Historically, Boc protection dates back to the 1970s, pioneered by Carpino, revolutionizing peptide chemistry by offering orthogonal deprotection (via acid, like TFA) compared to alternatives like Cbz or Fmoc. Today, in 2026 projections, Di-tert-Butyl Dicarbonate suppliers face pressure from stringent FDA and EMA regulations demanding >99% purity to avoid impurities like di-tert-butyl carbonate or tert-butyl chloroformate, which could contaminate APIs.
Physically, Boc2O appears as a clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid with a boiling point of 116°C at 5 mmHg and density of 1.04 g/cm³. It's soluble in organic solvents like DCM, THF, and DMF but insoluble in water, making it ideal for non-aqueous reactions. Storage requires cool, dry conditions away from moisture and bases to prevent decomposition. Global Technology Co., Ltd ensures our buy Di-tert-Butyl Dicarbonate wholesale products are stabilized with <0.1% moisture content.
Applications span beyond peptides: in nucleoside synthesis for RNA therapeutics, Boc protection shields exocyclic amines; in heterocyclic chemistry for pharmaceuticals like sartans; and even in materials science for polymer modifiers. Market data from MarketsandMarkets indicates the protecting reagents segment will grow at 6.2% CAGR through 2026, with Boc2O commanding 25% share due to its ease of handling versus phosgene-based alternatives.
Sourcing challenges amplify its importance. Purchasing managers in USA-based pharma firms report 20-30% cost hikes from supply disruptions (per Deloitte 2025 report). Di-tert-Butyl Dicarbonate price fluctuations—currently $50-80/kg for bulk—stem from raw material volatility (isobutene, CO2). Our OEM/ODM capabilities allow customization, like low-impurity grades for GMP peptide production.
Safety profile: Non-flammable but irritant (H315, H319); handled under fume hoods. Regulatory compliance includes REACH (EU), TSCA (USA), and DMF filings for our partners. In peptide workflows, typical use is 1.1-1.5 eq. with base like Et3N or NaHCO3, yielding 95%+ protected amines. Case in point: Synthesis of GLP-1 agonists like semaglutide relies on Boc strategy for Lys side chains.
Looking to 2026, AI-driven synthesis platforms (e.g., from IBM RxN) will demand ultra-pure Boc2O for automated flows. English-speaking regions, especially USA (40% global import share per UN Comtrade), prioritize suppliers with FDA-cooperated labs. Global Technology's closed-loop with university labs ensures scalability from grams to tons.
Why specify purity? Impure Boc2O leads to O-Boc artifacts or incomplete protection, inflating purification costs by 15-20% (ACS study). Our high-quality Di-tert-Butyl Dicarbonate passes HPLC (99.5%+), NMR, and GC-MS, with CO2 evolution <0.5%.
In summary, Di-tert-Butyl Dicarbonate isn't just a reagent—it's your gateway to efficient, compliant synthesis. With rising demand in mRNA vaccines and ADCs, securing a reliable source now positions your operations ahead. Request your spec sheet today.
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| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| CAS No. | 24424-99-5 |
| Purity (HPLC) | ≥99.5% |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Moisture | ≤0.1% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.05% |
| Packaging | 25kg/drum, OEM options |
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