Synthesis 2012; 44(13): 1935-1950
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1289767
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Asymmetric Synthesis of Pipecolic Acid and Derivatives

Alastair A. Cant
WestCHEM, School of Chemistry, The Joseph Black Building, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, UK , Fax: +44(141)3304888   Email: Andrew.Sutherland@glasgow.ac.uk
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Andrew Sutherland*
WestCHEM, School of Chemistry, The Joseph Black Building, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, UK , Fax: +44(141)3304888   Email: Andrew.Sutherland@glasgow.ac.uk
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Publication History

Received: 13 March 2012

Accepted after revision: 10 April 2012

Publication Date:
25 May 2012 (online)


Abstract

The nonproteinogenic α-amino acid, l-pipecolic acid and its derivatives are components of a wide range of pharmacologically active compounds. The significant biological activity of these compounds has resulted in the development of many synthetic approaches for their preparation. This review highlights these key methods as well as the application of these compounds for the preparation of enzyme inhibitors, conformationally restricted building blocks and peptidomimetics.

1 Introduction

2 Chiral Pool Approaches

2.1 From Amino Acids

2.2 From Carbohydrates

3 Asymmetric Reactions

3.1 Auxiliary-Based Approaches

3.2 Catalytic Asymmetric Methods

4 Chemoenzymatic Methods

4.1 Enzymatic Kinetic Resolution

4.2 Miscellaneous Enzymatic Methods

5 Synthesis of Pipecolic Acid Derivatives for Biological Applications

5.1 Synthesis of Novel Medicinal Agents

5.2 Synthesis of Conformationally Restricted Building Blocks (Peptide and Nucleic Acid Mimics)

6 Conclusions