Methanol → (3S)-3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]-1-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)cyclopentanecarboxylic acid

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To a solution of methyl (3S)-3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]-1-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)cyclopentanecarboxylate (1.0 g, 3.3 mmol) in a mixture of tetrahydrofuran (30 mL), methanol (30 mL) and water (6 mL) was added Lithium hydroxide monohydrate (0.22 g, 5.3 mmol) and the mixture refluxed overnight (110° C.). The organic solvents were evaporated and the aqueous layer was washed with ether one time. The aqueous layer was then acidified with 6 N HCl to about pH 4 and extracted with methylene chloride three times. The combined extracts were dried, filtered, and concentrated to provide the desired product (0.47 g, 49%).

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