Azetidin-3-ones from (S)-α-amino acids and their reactions with nucleophiles: Preparation of some azetidine-containing amino-alcohol and amino-acid derivatives

Article abstract of DOI:10.1002/hlca.19950780516

The reactions of azetidin-3-ones 6-10, readily available from the amino acids L-alanine, L-phenylalanine, L-valine, L-lysine, and L-aspartic acid, via the corresponding diazo ketones, with nucleophilic reagents such as complex hydrides, Grignard compounds