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Question

Show how to prepare any of the standard amino acids from the compound shown below. You can use any reagents you need to accomplish the synthesis.

Chemical structure of an amino acid with a carboxylic acid group.

Accepted Answer

Amino acid synthesis using excess NH3 and H2, Pd catalyst.

Answer

Synthesis steps for an amino acid using Br2/PBr3, H2O, and NH3.

Answer

Amino acid synthesis with excess NH3 and H2, Pd catalyst, starting from an alcohol.

Answer

Synthesis steps for an amino acid using Br2/PBr3, H2O, and NH3.