Methanethiol → N-acetyl-L-methionine

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Reaction Steps

Subsequently the N-acetyl-2-aminobutyrolactone (1 eq) was reacted with various bases in MeSH to give N-acetylmethionine. A mixture of N-acetylaminolactone, base and MeSH (14 eq) was heated in a sealed autoclave. After cooling, expansion and removal of MeSH, the remaining oil was analysed by HPLC. Further details and the yield of N-acetyl-L-methionine achieved are listed in the table below:

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