Synthesis of a chiral nickel(II) complex of an electrophilic glycinate, and its use for asymmetric preparation of α-amino acids

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Abstract
A chiral NiII complex of a Schiff's base derived from (S)-o-[(benzylpropyl)amino]benzophenone and α-bromoglycine has been obtained and its stereoselective reaction with nucleophiles studied; the synthesis of aspartic acid with 80% optical purity is described.