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  2. Efficient preparation of L-cysteic acid and its esters

Efficient preparation of L-cysteic acid and its esters

  • Amino Acids. 2004 Oct;27(2):149-51. doi: 10.1007/s00726-004-0124-2.
F Tao 1 Y Luo Q Wei G Zhang
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  • 1 Chengdu Institute of Biology, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, P.R. China.
Abstract

L-Cysteic acid and its esters were prepared in good yields from the oxidation of L-cystine by chlorine in water and in alcohols. When the reaction was carried out in alcohols the corresponding esters were produced.

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