Hexafluorophosphate Azabenzotriazole Tetramethyl Uronium (HATU) is a reagent used in peptide synthesis, specifically for forming amide bonds. It's known for its efficiency in generating active esters from carboxylic acids, making it a valuable tool in peptide coupling reactions, particularly when dealing with hindered substrates. HATU is typically used with a base like Hünig's base or triethylamine (TEA) in a polar aprotic solvent like DMF.