Hydrochloric Acid → Carboxymethyl 5-amino-4-oxopentanoate hydrochloride

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A 4 M solution of hydrogen chloride in dioxane (35 mL; 0.14 mol) was added to the product of 1a (3.3 g; 9.5 mmol) and stirred until the oil dissolved with evolution of gas. After standing one hour, the solvent was evaporated and the residue was triturated with diethyl ether (4×20 mL); the oil solidified to a tan powder. The residue was filtered and dried overnight in a drying pistol at 50° C. and 13 mm Hg. 2.05 g (96%) product was obtained (tan powder).

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