Abstract
A convenient method for the synthesis of the fosinopril precursor, trans-4-cyclohexyl-L-proline 1, has been developed. A highly stereoselective alkylation of N-benzyl-pyroglutamic acid 2 with 3-bromocyclohexene at -10°C and subsequent hydrogenolysis afforded the trans-4-cyclohexyl-L-pyroglutamic acid 4. The esterified 4 was sulfurized with Lawesson's reagent, desulfurized with Raney-Ni and hydrogenolytic cleavage of the benzyl protecting groups to afford 1 with 93% e.e.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 43-46 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Asymmetry |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 13 Feb 2002 |
Externally published | Yes |