Other Notes For the preparation of N-[2-(methylthio)ethoxycarbonyl)-amino acids (MTC-amino acids) which are useful intermediates for peptide synthesis1
A primary alcohol that is the S-methyl derivative of mercaptoethanol. It is found as a volatile component in Cucumis melo Var. cantalupensis.
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• Reagent for carboxyl group protection in peptide synthesis. Cleavage is by alkylation (MeI), followed by mild alkaline hydrolysis: J. Chem. Soc. (C), 807 (1966); Chem. Ber., 109, 3693 (1976). See Appendix 6.