The enantioselective synthesis of α-amino acids by phase-transfer catalysis with achiral Schiff base esters

Accounts of Chemical Research

Volumn 37, Issue 8, 2004, Pages 506-517

  O'Donnell, Martin J ^a  

^a INDIANA UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

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Indexed keywords

ALPHA AMINO ACID; CINCHONA ALKALOID; ESTER; SCHIFF BASE;

CATALYSIS; CHEMICAL ANALYSIS; CHIRALITY; ENANTIOSELECTIVITY; PHASE TRANSITION; REACTION ANALYSIS; REVIEW; SYNTHESIS;

EID: 4143049107     PISSN: 00014842     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1021/ar0300625     Document Type: Review

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