Acrylonitrile (CH2=CHCPN) readily undergoes conjugate addition when treated with nucleophilic reagents. Describe a synthesis of 0-alanine (H3NCH2CH2CO2)

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Acrylonitrile (CH2=CHC≡PN) readily undergoes conjugate addition when treated with nucleophilic reagents. Describe a synthesis of 0-alanine (H3NCH2CH2CO2) that takes advantage of this fact.
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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0072905014

4th edition

Authors: Francis A. Carey

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