Shaik Nowshuddin

Efficient Procedure for the Preparation of Oligomer-Free Nα-Fmoc Amino Acids

Abstract A two-step method is presented for the peptide-free, high-purity, and high-yield synthesis of Nα-Fmoc amino acids. The first step involves the preparation of stable dicyclohexylammonium–amino acid ionic adduct in acetone. Subsequently, the ionic adducts, on reaction with Fmoc-Nosu under mild alkaline conditions, give dipeptide-free Nα-Fmoc amino acids. The positive charge of the dicyclohexylammonium counterion in the ionic salt has a longer radius, moderating the nucleophilicity of the carboxylate ion of the amino acid and preventing by-products by arresting the formation of mixed anhydrides, the precursors of oligopeptide impurities.

Improved Synthesis of N,N′‐Disuccinimidyl Carbonate using α‐Pinene as Acid Scavenger

Abstract An improved synthesis of N,N′‐disuccinimidyl carbonate (DSC) is described where α‐pinene is utilized as an efficient scavenger of HCl liberated during the reaction of N‐hydroxysuccinimide with triphosgene in THF. The α‐pinene hydrochloride formed is soluble in THF and gives very pure DSC in good yields.

New reagent for the introduction of Boc protecting group to amines: Boc-OASUD

ABSTRACT A new reagent, tert-butyl (2,4-dioxo-3-azaspiro [5,5] undecan-3-yl) carbonate (Boc-OASUD) for the preparation of N-Boc-amino acids is described. The Boc-OASUD reacts with amino acids and their esters at room temperature in the presence of a base and gives N-Boc-amino acids and their esters in good yields and purity. Introduction of the Boc group takes place without racemization. The Boc-OASUD, being a solid and more stable, is a better alternative to di-tert-butyl dicarbonate which is low melting and has to be dispensed in plastic containers than glass because of its poor stability. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT