9‐Fluorenylmethyl esters

Abstract
N.alpha.-Protected amino acid 9-fluorenylmethyl esters (Fm esters) were prepared by imidazole-catalyzed transesterification of active esters with 9-fluorenylmethanol (9-hydroxymethylfluorene). The new carboxyl protection is unaffected by acids, but is efficiently removed by .beta.-elimination under the influence of secondary and tertiary amines. Primary amines and ammonia can cause slight amide formation. Deblocking was achieved also by catalytic hydrogenation.

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