Synthesis 1993; 1993(11): 1065-1067
DOI: 10.1055/s-1993-25996
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Synthesis of L-(+)-Selenomethionine

Troels Koch* , Ole Buchardt
  • *Research Center for Medical Biotechnology, Department of General and Organic Chemistry, The H. C. Ørsted Institute, University of Copenhagen, Universitetsparken 5, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
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29. April 2002 (online)

A novel three-pot synthesis of L-(+)-selenomethionine suitable for small and large scale preparations is presented. The method gives high optical purity and avoids evil smelling selenium species.