Synthesis of N-{[(9H-Fluoren-9-yl)methoxy]carbonyl}-Protected (Fmoc) β-Amino Acids (= Homo-α-Amino Acids) by Direct Homologation

Article abstract of DOI:10.1002/hlca.19980810107

The successful application of the Arndt-Eistert protocol starting from commercially available N-{[(9H-fluoren-9-yl)methoxy]carbonyl}-protected (Fmoc) α-amino acids leading to enantiomerically pure N-Fmoc-Protected β-amino acids in only two steps and with high yield is reported.