Synthesis 2007(2): 209-214  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-958956
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Improved Stereoselectivity in Intramolecular SN2′ Cyclization through Use of Mechanistic Principles

Woo Duck Seoa, Marcus J. Curtis-Longb, Seong Hun Jeonga, Tae Hong Juna, Min Suk Yanga, Ki Hun Park*a
a Division of Applied Life Science (BK 21 Program), Institute of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 660-701, South Korea
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Publication History

Received 28 August 2006
Publication Date:
21 December 2006 (online)

Abstract

Valine and alanine were converted into the corresponding α-hydroxy-β-amino acids through intramolecular SN2′ cyclization. The novel cyclization protocol relied upon the use of N-benzyl-protected carbamates derived from α-amino acids