Synthesis 2009(11): 1829-1833  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1088063
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Reactions of Morita-Baylis-Hillman Acetates with Huisgen Zwitterions: A Novel Strategy for the Synthesis of β-Amino Acid Derivatives

Anu Josea, Rony Rajan Paula, Resmi Mohana, Smitha C. Mathewa, A. T. Bijua, Eringathodi Sureshb, Vijay Nair*a
a Organic Chemistry Section, National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR), Trivandrum 695019, India
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b Analytical Science Discipline, Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavanagar 364002, India
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Publication History

Received 16 January 2009
Publication Date:
27 April 2009 (online)

Abstract

The reaction of Huisgen Zwitterion with Morita-Baylis-Hillman acetates afforded β-amino acid derivatives.