Synlett 2008(2): 252-254  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1000876
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Efficient One-Pot Synthesis of Unsymmetrical Cysteine Disulfides

Roger Hunter*, Nashia Stellenboom, Mino R. Caira
Department of Chemistry, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, 7701, South Africa
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Publication History

Received 18 July 2007
Publication Date:
21 December 2007 (online)

Abstract

A series of unsymmetrical cysteine disulfides have been prepared in a one-pot reaction using 1-chlorobenzotriazole as the oxidant. The methodology appears to be applicable to larger peptides.