Synthesis 1986; 1986(9): 777-779
DOI: 10.1055/s-1986-31777
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A Facile Conversion of Amino Acids to Guanidino Acids

Audrey E. Miller* , Judith J. Bischoff
  • *Department of Chemistry, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06268, U. S. A.
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20 August 2002 (online)

The conversion of amino acids to guanidino acids by the action of aminoiminomethanesulfonic acids (2a-c) is reported. Compounds 2a-c were synthesized by peracetic acid oxidation of the corresponding thioureas.

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