Efficient Stereoselective Syntheses of Cyclic Amino Acids via Michael-Induced Ring-Closing Reactions

Abstract
[reaction: see text] Zn-chelated glycine ester enolates are highly efficient nucleophiles for the synthesis of trans-methoxycarbonylcyclopropyl- and cyclobutylglycines by domino sequences of Michael additions and subsequent ring closures. They react to give the anti isomers with high yields and excellent diastereoselectivities.

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