Synthesis 2024; 56(11): 1787-1792
DOI: 10.1055/a-2257-0684
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A Convenient Method for Synthesizing 1-Alkyl-2-acyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamines

,
Kouta Tsubaki
,
Yuri Higuma
,
Hirokazu Shimooka
,
Mitsuru Kitamura
We gratefully acknowledge financial support for this research from the Institute of Rheological Functions of Food.


Dedicated to Professor Koichi Narasaka in celebration of his 80th birthday (Sanju)

Abstract

A convenient method for synthesizing 1-alkyl-2-acyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamines (1-alkyl-2-acyl-GPEs) starting from an optical active alcohol is described. In this method, the phosphate group was introduced through the transesterification that we developed, and a protected 1-alkyl-2-lyso-GPE was employed as an intermediate. This compound is stable and serves as a common intermediate for the synthesis of various 1-alkyl-2-acyl-GPEs with different acyl groups.

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Publication History

Received: 26 December 2023

Accepted after revision: 30 January 2024

Accepted Manuscript online:
30 January 2024

Article published online:
20 February 2024

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