Organocatalytic <i>anti</i>‐Mannich Reactions with Dihydroxyacetone and Acyclic Dihydroxyacetone Derivatives: A Facile Route to Amino Sugars

Abstract

Abstract The first primary amine‐containing amino acid‐catalyzed anti ‐Mannich reactions of dihydroxyacetone and acyclic dihydroxyacetone derivatives with a variety of imines have been developed. This approach complements proline‐based strategies in the preparation of amino sugars.