S-benzyl-L-cysteine → N-carbamyl-S-benzylcysteine

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The desired compound was synthesized from S-benzyl-L-cysteine (2 g, 9.48 mmol) (Fluka) and potassium cyanate (1.7 g, 21 mmol) by a modification of published protocols [see Coll. Czech Chem. Commun. 33:2918 (1968)]. Instead of isolating the N-carbamyl-S-benzylcysteine intermediate, after an initial reflux of 1 h, 25 ml of 10% hydrochloric acid was added and reflux was continued for 1.5 h. Upon cooling, the desired product precipitated as a white solid 1.7 g (77% yield), melting point 119.5°-120.5° C.

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