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Visible-Light-Induced Decarboxylative Alkylation of Glycine to Access Non-natural Amino Acids

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The reaction yields novel non-natural amino acids, showcasing its efficiency in organic synthesis.
Using visible light, the study emphasizes a greener approach to creating amino acids with diverse applications.
The methodology leverages CeCl3 to facilitate the decarboxylative alkylation process effectively.
The findings indicate potential advancements in synthetic strategies for drug development and biochemical applications.

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This reaction demonstrates decarboxylative alkylation of glycine to form unnatural amino acids, highlighting its potential in synthetic chemistry.

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Keywords CeCl3 - decarboxylative alkylation - glycine - unnatural amino acids

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synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4764731b076d99fa6e038 https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2680-8726

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