The facile production of N-methyl amino acids via oxazolidinones

Luigi Aurelio, Robert T.C. Brownlee, Andrew B. Hughes, Brad E. Sleebs

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Abstract

A range of oxazolidinones derived from N-carbamoyl α-amino acids were prepared by an efficient method as key intermediates in the synthesis of N-methyl amino acids and peptides. The method was readily applied to most α-amino acids except those with basic side chains. The oxazolidinones were converted by reductive cleavage into N-methyl α-amino acids.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)425-433
Number of pages9
JournalAustralian Journal of Chemistry
Volume53
Issue number5
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2000
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • N-methyl amino acids
  • Oxazolidinones
  • Reductive cleavage
  • Synthesis

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