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SUBMITTER: Seibel ZM
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8381810 | biostudies-literature | 2021
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Beilstein journal of organic chemistry 20210817
A procedure for the enantioselective synthesis of α-substituted glutamates and pyroglutamates via a cyclopropenimine-catalyzed Michael addition of amino ester imines is described. Enantioselectivities of up to 94% have been achieved, and a variety of functional groups were found to be compatible. The impact of the catalyst structure and imine substitution is discussed. Compared to other methods, this protocol allows for a broader and more enantioselective access to pyroglutamate derivatives. ...[more]