Boc-ornithine, 99%

Name: Boc-ornithine, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-002221

About Boc-ornithine, 99%

Boc-ornithine (CAS 21887-64-9) is a protected amino acid offered by Vaqora Chemicals (Biochemistry grade), specified at 99% purity. With the molecular formula C10H20N2O4, it has a molar mass of 232.28 g/mol. Systematically, it is named (2S)-5-amino-2-[(2-methylpropan-2-yl)oxycarbonylamino]pentanoic acid. Common synonyms include Na-tert-Butoxycarbonyl-L-ornithine and Boc-Orn-OH.

It is supplied as a solid. Literature values give a melting point of 207-208 °C. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS), peptide drug discovery and medicinal chemistry. It is used across academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Standard pack sizes are 1 g, 5 g and 25 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS)
Peptide drug discovery
Medicinal chemistry

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Boc-ornithine, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-002221
CAS Number	21887-64-9
IUPAC name	(2S)-5-amino-2-[(2-methylpropan-2-yl)oxycarbonylamino]pentanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₂₀N₂O₄
Molecular weight	232.28 g/mol
Exact mass	232.1423
Grade	Biochemistry
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29420090
InChIKey	AMPVNPYPOOQUJF-ZETCQYMHSA-N
SMILES	CC(C)(C)OC(=O)N[C@@H](CCCN)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	7018784

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
Melting point	207-208 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	-1.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 5
TPSA	102 Å²
Synonyms	Na-tert-Butoxycarbonyl-L-ornithine, Boc-Orn-OH, N2-Boc-L-ornithine, (2S)-5-amino-2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}pentanoic acid, (2S)-5-amino-2-(((tert-butoxy)carbonyl)amino)pentanoic acid, Boc-L-ornithine, (S)-5-amino-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pentanoic acid, N2-[(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)carbonyl]-L-ornithine, (2S)-5-azaniumyl-2-[(2-methylpropan-2-yl)oxycarbonylamino]pentanoate, L-Ornithine, N2-[(1,1-dimethylethoxy)carbonyl]-, N-Boc-L-ornithine, N2-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)-L-ornithine

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

Precautionary statements: P261, P272, P280, P302 + P352, P321, P333 + P317, P362 + P364, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Boc-ornithine, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of Boc-ornithine, 99% is 21887-64-9. It is also known as Na-tert-Butoxycarbonyl-L-ornithine, Boc-Orn-OH, N2-Boc-L-ornithine.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Boc-ornithine, 99%?

Boc-ornithine, 99% has the molecular formula C10H20N2O4 and a molecular weight of 232.28 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2S)-5-amino-2-[(2-methylpropan-2-yl)oxycarbonylamino]pentanoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of Boc-ornithine, 99% can I order?

We supply Boc-ornithine, 99% in Biochemistry (99%) grade, in 1 g, 5 g, 25 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Boc-ornithine, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of Boc-ornithine, 99% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Boc-ornithine, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Boc-ornithine, 99% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.