Asymmetric Synthesis of (+)-Phosphinothricin and Related Compounds by the Michael Addition of Glycine Schiff Bases to Vinyl Compounds

Abstract
(S)-(+)-Phosphinothricin was prepared in good optical yield by the Michael addition of chiral glycine Schiff base derived from (S)-2-hydroxy-3-pinanone to vinyl phosphorus compound. (R)-(−)-Phosphinothricin, an enantiomeric isomer, can also be prepared from the same chiral glycine Schiff base by choosing suitable reaction temperature.

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