4-Methoxybenzyloxycarbonyl amino acids in solid phase peptide synthesis

Abstract
Moz‐amino acids were used in solid‐phase synthesis of Leu‐Ala‐Gly‐Val and thymosin α1. It was found that the Moz‐group can be removed rapidly and completely with 5–10% TFA in CH2Cl2. Some advantages of utilizing Moz‐amino acids over Boc‐amino acids in solid phase peptide synthesis are demonstrated.