Synthesis 2003(1): 0019-0020
DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-36252
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A Direct Introduction of the Mercaptoacetic Acid Unit into Amino Acid Esters

George A. Kraus*, Jaehoon Bae, Prabir K. Choudhury
Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA
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Publication History

Received 1 August 2002
Publication Date:
18 December 2002 (online)

Abstract

The reaction of amino acid esters with 1,3-oxathiolan-5-one 1a provided thiol amides 3.