Novel synthesis of alpha-amino acids via catalysis in air and water

Org Lett. 2001 Jun 28;3(13):2037-9. doi: 10.1021/ol010079s.

Abstract

[reaction: see text] A new method was developed for the synthesis of natural and unnatural amino acid derivatives via carbon-carbon bond formation in air and water and at ambient temperature.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Air
  • Amino Acids / chemical synthesis*
  • Amino Acids / chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Temperature
  • Water / chemistry*

Substances

  • Amino Acids
  • Water