Beta-Alanine → HCID 70621101, compound

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Reaction Steps

189 g (1 mole) of the isocyanate derivative of the methyl ester of dl-methionine are poured slowly into a pyridine solution of β-alanine (89 g, 1 mole). The reaction takes place spontaneously, accompanied by the elimination of methanol. The reaction medium is then concentrated to dryness under reduced pressure. The residue is purified by recrystallisation from dichlorethane.

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