Hydrogen Bromide → Carboxymethyl 5-amino-4-oxopentanoate hydrobromide

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A 30% solution of hydrogen bromide in acetic acid (12 mL) was added to the product of 1a (3.3 g; 9.5 mmol) cooled with an ice-water bath and stirred until the oil dissolved with evolution of gas. After stirring for 15 min, the mixture was triturated with hexane (4×20 mL) and 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 12 mm Hg. 4.44 g (92%) product was obtained (tan powder, mp 110-114° C. (dec.)).

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