Direct Synthesis of Unprotected 4-Aryl Phenylalanines via the Suzuki Reaction under Microwave Irradiation

Abstract

[formula: see text] 4-Aryl phenylalanines were prepared as free amino acids from the Suzuki coupling of 4-borono phenylalanine with aryl halides in high yields within 5-10 min under microwave irradiation.