Synthesis 2008(13): 2077-2082  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1067112
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One-Pot Multicomponent Synthesis of N-Substituted Tryptophan-Derived Diketopiperazines

Cristiano R. Bohn Rhoden, Bernhard Westermann, Ludger A. Wessjohann*
Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry, Department of Bioorganic Chemistry, Weinberg 3, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany
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Received 31 March 2008
Publication Date:
21 May 2008 (online)

Abstract

A simple, rapid, one-pot multicomponent synthesis of tryptophan-derived diketopiperazines with variable side chains is presented. Microwave radiation gives comparable yields, but allows a significant decrease in reaction times.