Base promoted isomerization of aziridinyl ethers: a new access to alpha- and beta-amino acids

Chem Commun (Camb). 2002 Apr 7:(7):778-9. doi: 10.1039/b200708h.

Abstract

Aziridinyl ethers are selectively and easily converted to either amino vinyl ethers or alkoxy allylamines by treatment with mixed metal bases (superbases).

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acids / chemical synthesis*
  • Aziridines / chemistry
  • Ethers / chemistry*
  • Hydroxylamines / chemical synthesis
  • Isomerism

Substances

  • Amino Acids
  • Aziridines
  • Ethers
  • Hydroxylamines