A simple and efficient method is described for the synthesis of thio-, dithio- and
selenothiocarbamate-linked peptidomimetics. The nucleophilic addition of enantiopure
N
α-protected amino alkyl thiols to isocyanates, isothiocyanates or isoselenocyanates
obtained from amino acid esters proceeds smoothly in the presence of catalytic amount
of DMAP. The protocol was further extended for the synthesis of N,N′-orthogonally protected thio-, dithio- and selenothiocarbamate-linked peptidomimetics.
The reaction is mild, free from racemization, and the products were obtained in good
yield.
Key words
peptidomimetics - isocyanates - isothiocyanates and isoselenocyanates - amino alkyl
thiols - thiocarbamates - dithiocarbamates - selenothiocarbamates