Synthesis 2021; 53(14): 2503-2511
DOI: 10.1055/a-1404-5079
paper

Tryptophan N 1-Alkylation: Quick and Simple Access to Diversely Substituted Tryptophans

Lukas Junk
,
Emanuel Papadopoulos
,
Financial support from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft is gratefully acknowledged.


Abstract

The diversification of amino acid sidechains is a major challenge in the synthesis and derivatization of peptides for pharmaceutical applications. We herein present a new protocol to alkylate the indole-nitrogen (N1) of N α-protected tryptophans. This method provides quick and epimerization-free access to tryptophan derivatives, which can directly be incorporated into peptides. Depending on the functionalities introduced in the side chain, different options for the late-stage modification of peptides are possible.

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Publication History

Received: 11 February 2021

Accepted: 03 March 2021

Accepted Manuscript online:
03 March 2021

Article published online:
16 March 2021

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