作者:Subrata Ghosh、Gregory P. Tochtrop
DOI:10.1016/j.tetlet.2009.01.133
日期:2009.4
Here, we describe a new experimental approach to the synthesis of the beta-benzylmercaptoethylamine functionality, and illustrate its synthetic utility in multi-component reactions. Although prevalent in modern organic synthesis, no general methods have been described for this functionality. Using a carefully developed LiOH-water-ethanol reaction mixture, we were able to produce a diverse collection of beta-benzylmercaptoethylamines containing a range of sensitive functional groups in excellent yields. To further illustrate their utility in molecular library synthesis, we also report the use of beta-benzylmercaptoethylamines in five different multi-component reactions. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.