ENANTIOSPECIFIC SYNTHESIS OF R-5,6-DIHYDROXY-2-(N,N-DI-NORMAL-PROPYLAMINO) AND S-5,6-DIHYDROXY-2-(N,N-DI-NORMAL-PROPYLAMINO)TETRALINS FROM SERINE

A D BAXTER, P J MURRAY, R J K TAYLOR

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Abstract

The first enantiospecific synthesis of 5,6-dihydroxy-2-(NN-di-n-propylamino)tetralin [5,6-(HO)2DPAT] is reported. Starting from D- or L-serine either enantiomer is readily available in high optical purity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2331-2334
Number of pages4
JournalTetrahedron Letters
Volume33
Issue number17
Publication statusPublished - 21 Apr 1992

Keywords

  • PENALDIC ACID EQUIVALENT
  • ALPHA-AMINO-ACIDS
  • AGONISTS

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