Synlett 1994; 1994(4): 293-294
DOI: 10.1055/s-1994-22834
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Synthesis of t-Boc-4-Dimethylphosphonomethyl-L-Phenylalanine1

Robert L. Dow* , Bruce M. Bechle
  • *Central Research Division, Pfizer Inc, Groton, CT 06340 USA
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Publication Date:
22 March 2002 (online)

Synthesis of a protected variant of phosphonomethyl-L-tyrosine, a phosphotyrosine isostere, is described. Palladium catalyzed coupling of alanine-based organozinc reagent 4 with dimethyl 4-iodobenzylphosphonate (5) forms the basis of this approach.