(±)-Z-α-Phosphonoglycine trimethyl ester is the starting material for the synthesis of (Z)-dehydroamino acids by Wittig-Horner reaction with aldehydes, the dehydroamino acids can be stereo selectively reduced to amino acids.
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Applications
(±)-Z-α-Phosphonoglycine trimethyl ester is the starting material for the synthesis of (Z)-dehydroamino acids by Wittig-Horner reaction with aldehydes, the dehydroamino acids can be stereo selectively reduced to amino acids.
Solubility
Soluble in methanol.
Notes
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.
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