M. Goodman, K. Su
Sep 1, 1972
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Biopolymers
Abstract
The synthesis of poly[(S)‐thiazolidine‐4‐carboxylic acid] is described. The polymer is obtained by the polymerization of the N‐carboxyanhydride of (S)‐thiazolidine‐4‐carboxylic acid in pyridine or nitrobenzene using triethylamine as an initiator. The amino acid is prepared by the condensation of cysteine and formaldehyde. N‐Acetyl‐(S)‐thiazolidine‐4‐carboxylic acid methyl ester is also prepared as a model compound by standard acetylation and esterification reactions.