Abstract
The possibility of preparing optically pure tryptophan derivatives from various substituted indoles and (2R)- or (2S)-2-aziridinecarboxylates has been examined. Zinc triflate was found to be the only Lewis acid capable of bringing about this reaction in moderate yields.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 4073-4076 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 31 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1989 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Drug Discovery
- Organic Chemistry