Synlett 1999; 1999(9): 1444-1446
DOI: 10.1055/s-1999-2854
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Reactions of Azidoacetate Enolates with Aromatic Aldehydes: Preparation of N-BOC 3-Arylserines

Graham Geen* , Christopher J. Shaw, J. B. Sweeney
  • *SB Pharmaceuticals, New Frontiers Science Park (North), Third Avenue, Harlow, Essex CM19 5AW
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Publication Date:
31 December 1999 (online)

Azidoacetates undergo aldol-like reaction with aromatic aldehydes in the presence of sub-stoichiometric amounts of NaOEt. The product azido alcohols (2a)-(2q) may be directly converted to N-BOC phenyl serine analogues