Li Zi-cheng
2009
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Chemical Reagents
Abstract
(S)-3-Hydroxypyrrolidine hydrochloride was synthesized from(S)-4-amino-2-hydroxybutyric acid through silanization and cyclization to yield(S)-3-trimethylsilyoxy-2-pyrrolidinone,which was subsequently subjected to reduction and formation of hydrochloride salt.The influence of different reduction agents,molar ratio,and solvent on the yield was investigated.The optimal conditions were as follows:NaBH4-CH3COOH was used as the reducing agent,1,4-dioxane was used as the solvent,the molar ratio of 2-amino-3-hydroxybutyric acid to NaBH4 and acetic acid was 1:5:5,and the reaction time was 5 h at 110~120 ℃.The overall yield of target compound was increased to 65%.The process has such advantages as inexpensive reagents,high yield and simple operation.