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[reaction: see text] Heteronucleophiles and C-nucleophiles chemoselectively react with N-acyl (S)-ethyl 4,4-dimethyl pyroglutamate (DMPG) affording esters, amides, and ketones in high yield. The intramolecular process allows the stereoselective formation of beta-hydroxy acids likely by formation and ring opening of the corresponding beta-lactones
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