Aqueous phase mono-protection of amines and amino acids as N-benzyloxycarbonyl derivatives in the presence of β-cyclodextrin

A simple and selective protection of amines/amino acids with Cbz-Cl has been achieved in aqueous phase with catalytic amounts of β-cyclodextrin in high yields at room temperature. This reaction proceeds without the formation of any by-products and has advantages over existing methods.

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