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Synthesis of N^β-Protected Amino Sulfenyl Methyl Formamides and Sulfonyl Methyl Formamides: A Simple Protocol.

ABSTRACT: Chiral amino acid-derived formamides represent one of the most versatile components in multicomponent reactions. Herein, we describe a facile synthesis of N^β-protected amino sulfenyl methyl formamides and sulfonyl methyl formamides via the Mannich reaction of N^α-protected amino alkyl thiols followed by oxidation using 3-chloroperbenzoic acid (m-CPBA). This protocol is applicable to a wide range of Fmoc- and Cbz-protected amino acids. Notably, the reaction provides high yield and retains the stereochemistry of the chiral center of the starting component.

SUBMITTER: Srinivasulu C

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7905828 | biostudies-literature |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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