Evidence for an insertion-homolysis mechanism for carbon-sulphur bond formation in penicillin biosynthesis; 1. Synthesis of tripeptide probes

Jack E. Baldwin*, Robert M. Adlington, Daniel G. Marquess, Andrew R. Pitt, Michael J. Porter, Andrew T. Russell

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Abstract

Synthesis of four LLD-ACV analogues, in which the valine residue has been replaced by an amino acid containing a stereospecifically deuterated cyclopropane ring, is described.

Synthesis of tripeptides 9–12, probes for a radical intermediate in penicillin biosynthesis, is described.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2515-2536
Number of pages22
JournalTetrahedron
Volume52
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Feb 1996

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